Election
Workers

Election Workers

"Being a poll worker is a fun and interesting way to meet people. I've been doing it for 27 years. There's a very real sense of pride you get from helping the election system work smoothly."
– Sandra Coleman, Alameda County Resident

"I was interested in the voting process, and I wanted to be more actively involved. Being a poll worker makes it easy to participate in our democratic process. It's an important civic duty."
– Robert Warwick, Alameda County Resident

"It was great working the polls. I really felt like I was a part of the whole election process and that I was doing something important."
– Leslie Wong, Skyline High School Student

"I've been involved in elections at school and was really excited to be able to be part of a government election. I think I'm helping others to get involved, even if it's only casting their vote, by telling them that I work at the polls."
– Michael Hammond, Encinal High School Student

18 years of age or older
A US Citizen
Registered to vote

18 years of age or older
A US Citizen
Registered to vote
Fluent in English/Chinese,
English/Spanish,
English/Tagalog or
English/Vietnamese

16 years of age or older
A US Citizen
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5

We'd love to have you as part of the team.

The Registrar of Voters requires ALL Election Workers to attend a MANDATORY
Training Class in order to be eligible to serve on Election Day.

Election Worker Positions & Duties

Inspector - Supervises polling place operations; attends training class; picks up supplies; sets up/takes down polling place; delivers all supplies to an assigned Return Center.

Judge - Attends training class, assists Inspector with duties; may accompany Inspector to Return Center.

Clerk - Attends training class, assists Inspector with duties; may accompany Inspector to Return Center.

High School Student - Attends training class, assists Inspector with duties; may accompany Inspector to Return Center.

Note: Per the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC) 634.5(c) � Services performed as an Election Worker/Poll Worker are excluded from employment. Therefore, no wages per Section 926 of the CUIC are allowed.

Summary of Election Worker Pay and Duties (PDF - 262kb)*
Election Worker Etiquette (PDF - 9kb)*

How to Apply for an Election Worker Position

To become an election worker, simply fill out an application.

To apply online, click on the following link: Online Application Form

For students, download the High School Student Application (PDF - 508kb)* and email or mail the completed application:

Registrar of Voters - Recruiting Section
1225 Fallon St. Room G-1
Oakland, CA 94612

For more information, email us or call 510-272-6971.

Mock Elections at High Schools

Are you a:

High School Student?
High School Administrator?
Guardian/Parent of a High School Student?

If you answered YES to any of these questions contact our office to coordinate a Mock Election at your High School!
Email or call 510-272-6971

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