Elections Poll Worker

Elko County • Elko, NV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform duties pertaining to Elections. In order to be an election worker in Elko County you must: Be a United States citizen and be a registered voter in the State of Nevada. Physically able to endure long hours on Election Day (approximately 14 hours +). Physically be able to set up equipment that is approximately 35lbs. in weight. Have a professional demeanor. Have access to reliable transportation. Able to attend required poll worker training.

Requirements

• Be a United States citizen and be a registered voter in the State of Nevada
• Physically able to endure long hours on Election Day (approximately 14 hours +)
• Physically be able to set up equipment that is approximately 35lbs. in weight.
• Have a professional demeanor.
• Have access to reliable transportation.
• Able to attend required poll worker training.
• Knowledge of all procedures and functions of assigned focus areas.
• Basic office operations and ability to use PCs, label printers, and tablets
• Strong customer service and excellent collaborative teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow Nevada Election Laws and instructions by the Elko County Clerk’s Office.
• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to recognize election issues/concerns and promptly report any concerns to the Team Leader or Deputy Clerk.

Nice To Haves

• Signature verification training is provided during mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and tearing down election equipment while maintaining security.
• Prepare and start equipment as instructed in training classes.
• Maintain election security during voting periods.
• Thoroughly review and complete election forms.
• Be familiar with election voter processes.
• Identify voters using their signature on file or through identification when required.
• Activate and issue electronic voter cards and keep records.
• Securely handle surrendered ballots.
• Assist voters with the voting process.
• Open polls to allow voters to check in to vote.
• Close the polling place and assist with end-of-day balancing reports.

Benefits

• Election Training - $45 per attendance
• Polling Place Setup - $25.00
• Election Worker $150.00 per day for a full day
• $75.00 per day for half-day
• Team Leader - $180.00 per day (full day)
• $14.00 per hour for Counting and Duplicating Boards and Additional Workers
• Mileage will be paid at the current County reimbursement rate only to those who reside 10 or more miles from the Polling Place, Counting Facility, or Training Facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed