Precinct Election Official (PEO / Poll Worker)

Johnson County•Iowa City, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This online application is the first step to becoming a Johnson County Precinct Election Official (PEO / Poll Worker). The Auditor's Office will review your application to determine if your interests align with current needs. If selected, you will be contacted via email to discuss timing and next steps. Johnson County is committed to conducting fair and impartial elections that are well organized and professionally staffed, which is made possible by dedicated PEOs who serve on Election Day and provide other election support.

Requirements

Registered to vote in Johnson County
Able to 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
Willingness and ability to learn
Basic computer/tablet skills desired
At least 17 years of age
Students not yet registered to vote must be at least 17 years of age, a student 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 from the school's principal and parent/guardian.

Responsibilities

Working polling locations on Election Day, which may include setting up and tearing down precinct materials, checking in voters using an e-pollbook, administering ballots and instructions, or 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.