Precinct Election Official (PEO / Poll Worker)

Johnson County•Iowa City, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson County is committed to conducting fair and impartial elections that are well organized and professionally staffed. This would be impossible without hundreds of dedicated Precinct Election Officials (PEOs) who serve on Election Day and provide other forms of election support. PEOs are needed for all elections held in the county, including Primary, General, City & School, and Special Elections. Early voting work is available in the 20 days before an election. Election day is 14+ hours until dismissed. Limited half-day schedules are available. All workers will need to provide their own transportation as well as food and beverages for the day.

Requirements

Registered to vote in Johnson County
Can follow detailed instructions
Reliable and punctual
Enjoy working with and assisting others
Able to attend paid training sessions (some sessions may be virtual)
Able to endure a 14+ hour work day with prolonged standing
Have reliable means of transportation to and from the work location
Have the willingness and ability to learn
Basic computer/tablet skills desired
At least 17 years of age
Students at least 17 years of age, in “good standing” at an Iowa public or private secondary school, receiving credit in at least four subjects and passing all coursework, with written approval of the school’s principal and parent/guardian are eligible.

Responsibilities

Setting up and tearing down precinct materials, including tables/chairs, computer equipment, and signage
Checking in voters using an e-pollbook
Administering ballots and instructions
Assisting voters at the ballot tabulator
Working at the Auditor's Office or satellite voting locations before Election Day
Opening and processing absentee ballots (begins the day before Election Day)
Assisting voters in health care facilities before and during Election Day