Interested in Working as an Election Worker?

Interested in Working as an Election Worker?

If you are interested to be placed on an election worker contact list for the next major election, please complete the form below. We will contact you closer to the election date to schedule you for one of the many training class dates and times. Most classes are two to three hours long and you only have to attend one class.
Payroll Information
Florida Voter Registration Number (if known)
Name*

First Name Last Name
Date of Birth*
Email*
example@example.com
Preferred Phone Number*

Area Code Phone Number
Other Phone Number*

Area Code Phone Number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Voting Precinct (if known)
Qualifications/Duties and Responsibilities
How do I qualify to be an election worker?
- Be a U.S. citizen who is registered to vote in Alachua County.
- Be able to speak, read and write the English language.
- Not be a candidate or an immediate family member of a candidate.
- Have transportation to the polling place and election worker training.
- Be able to physically work from before 6 a.m. until after polls close at 7 p.m.
What are the duties and responsibilities of an election worker?
- To administer the election process fairly and according to the law.
- To open, set up and close the polls.
- To ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote.
- To give assistance when requested by the voter.
- To attend election worker trainings.
If I am asked to work an election, where would I work?

The Supervisor of Elections will attempt to place you in your precinct's polling place. However, to meet the needs of the election, you may be asked to work in a polling place other than your own.
You must have your own transportation to and from training and your election assignment. Do you have your own transportation? (Not public transit or Uber or drop off and pick up)*

YesNo
I meet the qualifications and am willing to perform the duties/responsibilities outlined above.*

YesNo
Applicants with disabilities must contact our office to receive accommodations. Do you require special accommodations for this employment?*

YesNo
Gender*

FemaleMale
Marital Status*

SingleMarried
Check the race/ethnic group with which you identify*

White (not Hispanic)Hispanic/Latino (any racial origin)Asian (not Hispanic)Black/African American (not Hispanic)American Indian/Alaskan NativeNative Hawaiian/Other Pacific IslanderTwo or more racial groups
You must complete more payroll forms once you complete training.

Yes, I understandNo, I do not understand
Election Worker Information
Are you comfortable using a computer?*
Have you worked as an election worker before? If so, where and in what position(s)?
Which position(s) are you most interested in serving in?*

EViD Operator: Verifies voter's registration with the Electronic Voter Identification (EViD) system.Ballot Scanner: Operates the ballot scanning equipment and uploads election resultsDeputy: Greets all voters and maintains order outside the polling place.Ballot Distributor: Distributes assigned ballot to voter.
Other than English, please specify other languages you speak fluently.
2020 Election Day Availability

Election workers are required to work from before 6 a.m. until after the polls close at 7 p.m. and must have transportation to the polling place and election worker training.
I am able to work Election Day for the following elections:*

Tuesday, August 18, 2020: Primary ElectionTuesday, November 3, 2020: General Election
Please note: Once you submit this form you will become part of the pool of contacts for election work. Your name will remain active until you request that it be removed. Not all names will work every election. The number of workers for each election is determined by the size of the election and the expected turnout. Election workers are chosen to work a specific election by their availability, willingness to travel, and the number of workers needed.
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Interested in Working as an Election Worker?

Payroll Information

Qualifications/Duties and Responsibilities

Election Worker Information

2020 Election Day Availability