2026 Election Protection Poll Monitor Application (General Election)

The North Carolina Black Alliance is a 501c3 organization that addresses policy and economic issues to enhance black communities by developing and promoting systemic policy change as well as youth and leadership development. NCBA seeks to collaborate with strategic partners to advance the work of those organizations and to enhance intentional collaboration with our black communities.

We are seeking motivated individuals as Election Protection Volunteer Monitors in North Carolina to train and prepare for 2026 general elections. Applications will only be accepted electronically. We are hiring for multiple shifts, and the shifts will remain open until filled.

Poll Monitor Opportunity
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Compensation: $20 per Hour
Position: Part-time Contract, Flexible
Dates of Employment (Contract): October 15th to November 10

Our election protection effort is to provide safe voting sites for communities of color during the 2026 general elections.

Qualifications and Experience:

Have access to a smartphone for job duration
Work well independently towards a team goal
Strong interpersonal skills and outgoing personality
Be goal-oriented, punctual, organized, and have a positive attitude

Upcoming training dates at 6pm include:

August 26
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
October 28

Note: Individuals who also signed up for canvassing will NOT be elgible for election protection until November 1.

Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Please select a date to attend training. They are being held all at 6pm. You will be contacted by the trainer with a confirmation.

Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

County

Preferred Pronoun

Mobile Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Shirt Size:

Are you 18 or over?

Do you have previous experience in any of the following roles?

Poll Monitors will need to have access to a reliable smartphone. Do you meet this requirement?

Please select the county you are interested in below:

Please select the polling site you are interested in below:

When are you available to start? Election Protection will run from October 15 to November 10.

Date

Emergency Contact Information:

Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Relationship:

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Would you like to be added to our email newsletter?

Volunteer Acknowledgement:

Photography Release Statement:

I grant permission to the North Carolina Black Alliance the unrestricted right to reproduce the photographs and/or video images taken of me for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, or trade, in any manner or in any medium. I hereby release the North Carolina Black Alliance and its legal representatives for all the claims and liability relating to said images. Furthermore, I waive my right to any compensation.

COVID-19 Waiver:

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, death or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my participation in this community-based programs. On my behalf, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless North Carolina Black Alliance, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of North Carolina Black Alliance, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether an infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any community program.

Release of Liability:

In exchange for participation in the activity of Election Protection Poll Monitoring organized by the North Carolina Black Alliance, I agree to follow all terms of this role. I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and further release and discharge the North Carolina Black Alliance for injury, loss or damage. I understand by checking this box, I voluntarily surrender certain legal rights.

Waiver:

As a 1099 contractor, you agree not to be treated, or seek to be treated, as an employee of the North Carolina Black Alliance (NCBA) for any purpose, including for the purposes of fringe benefits provided by NCBA, or for disability income, social security, taxes and benefits, Federal unemployment compensation taxes, State unemployment insurance benefits and Federal income tax withholding at sources.

Thank you for your submission!

Please note training is required prior to working a scheduled shift. Election Protection trainings will start August 26th at 6:00pm and will be held weekly until October 28.

Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted to confirmation your training date.