Election Workers
Below you will find a brief overview of the positions available. Work on one of the Monday Set-up Teams, Election Day or both. To Apply: Press the PEO Application Form button at the bottom of this page.
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You must be a U.S. citizen.
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You must be registered to vote in Lorain County.
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You must not have been convicted of a felony.
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You cannot work on Election Day in precinct(s) in which you are running as a candidate.
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All Election workers are required to attend a training session scheduled by Lorain County Board of Elections prior to the election.
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You must show competence by passing an assessment after the training.
Title: Monday Set-up Team Worker Pay: $140.00
Set-up Team workers go out to each polling place to prepare them for Election Day voting.
Requirements for Set-up Team Members:
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attend a 1 hour training
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report to Team Leader
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be available to work an average of 7 hours
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work assigned shift and be flexible with time changes
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lift up to 45 pounds
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physical ability to carry, open and set-up numerous Voting Units
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upon the instruction of a Team Leader, follow directions and read diagram of Vote Centers
Title: ExpressPoll Book Official Pay: $150.00
The ExpressPoll Book officials work on Election Day
Requirements for ExpressPoll Book officials:
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attend a 3 hour training
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work with a partner to focus on qualifying voters
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Identify acceptable forms of identification
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make sure each voter is professionally assisted through the qualifying process.
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create a Ballot Card for each qualified voter
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perform all activities as assigned by Voting Location management team (VLM/AVLM)
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assist with closing procedures at the close of polls
Title: Voter Assistant Pay: $150.00
Voter Assistants work on Election Day
Requirements for Voter Assistants:
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attend a 3 hour training
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direct voters to a Voting Unit
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once voter has completed selections, guide or direct voter to Scanner
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thank voter and pass out stickers
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perform all activities as assigned by (VLM/AVLM)
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assist with closing procedures at the close of polls
Title: Help Desk Official Pay: $150.00
Help Desk Officials work on Election Day
Requirements for Help Desk Officials:
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attend a 3 hour training
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work with a partner to help a variety of voters
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perform all activities as assigned by (VLM/AVLM)
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provide individualized attention to the specific circumstances of certain voters
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work with a member of the Management team to determine the best course of action. However, final determination will be made by a member of the Management team.
Title: Bilingual Precinct Election Official Pay: $170.00
Bilingual Precinct Election Officials work on Election Day
Requirements for Bilingual Precinct Election Officials:
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attend a 1 hour training
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attend a 3 hour training
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must have the ability to read and speak Spanish and English fluently.
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provide assistance to Spanish-speaking voters with limited English proficiency.
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translate voting instructions
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ensure Spanish-language tools are visible in the location and accessible to Spanish-speaking voters
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perform all activities as assigned by a Voting Location management team
Title: Field Technician Pay: Varies
Technicians work on Election Day
Requirements for Technician:
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attend a 2 hour training
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serve as technical resources to resolve issues
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travel to various Vote Centers
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lift up to 45 pounds
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physical ability to shut down and carry Voting Units
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assist with problems related to the voting process
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safeguard sensitive documents and supplies
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deliver election-related materials to Vote Centers
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ensure that the Election process is handled in an orderly, professional, and lawful manner