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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.

  • You must be registered to vote in Lorain County.

  • You must not have been convicted of a felony.

  • You cannot work on Election Day in precinct(s) in which you are running as a candidate.

  • All Election workers are required to attend a training session scheduled by Lorain County Board of Elections prior to the election.

  • You must show competence by passing an assessment after the training.

Title: Monday Set-up Team Worker                                                                                             Pay: $150.00 

  

Set-up Team workers go out to each polling place to prepare them for Election Day voting.

Requirements for Set-up Team Members:

  • attend a 1 hour training.

  • report to Team Leader.

  • be available to work an average of 7 hours.

  • work assigned shift and be flexible with time changes.

  • lift up to 50 pounds.

  • physical ability to carry, open and set-up numerous Voting Units.

  • upon the instruction of a Team Leader, follow directions and read diagram of Polling Location.

 

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Title: Poll Pad Official                                                                                                                  Pay: $200.00

 

The Poll Pad officials work on Election Day

Requirements for Poll Pad officials:

  • 3 hour training.

  • work with a partner to focus on qualifying voters.

  • Identify acceptable forms of identification.

  • make sure each voter is professionally assisted through the qualifying process.

  • create a Ballot Card for each qualified voter.

  • perform all activities as assigned by Voting Location management team (VLM/AVLM).

  • assist with closing procedures at the close of polls.

 

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Title: Voter Assistant                                                                                                                    Pay: $200.00

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Voter Assistants work on Election Day

Requirements for Voter Assistants:

  • 3 hour training.

  • direct voters to a Voting Unit.

  • once the voter has completed selections, guide or direct voter to Scanner.

  • thank voters and pass out stickers.

  • perform all activities as assigned by (VLM/AVLM).

  • assist with closing procedures at the close of polls.

 

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Title: Help Desk Official                                                                                                                Pay: $200.00

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Help Desk Officials work on Election Day

Requirements for Help Desk Officials:

  • 3 hour training.

  • work with a partner to help a variety of voters

  • perform all activities as assigned by (VLM/AVLM).

  • provide individualized attention to the specific circumstances of certain voters.

  • 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: $240.00

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Bilingual Precinct Election Officials work on Election Day

Requirements for Bilingual Precinct Election Officials:

  • 3 hour training.

  • attend an additional 1 hour training.

  • must have the ability to read and speak Spanish and English fluently.

  • provide assistance to Spanish-speaking voters with limited English proficiency.

  • translate voting instructions.

  • ensure Spanish-language tools are visible in the location and accessible to Spanish-speaking voters.

  • perform all activities as assigned by a Voting Location management team.

 

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Title: Field Technician                                                                                                                 Pay: Varies

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Technicians work on Election Day

Requirements for Technician: 

  • attend a 2 hour training.

  • serve as technical resources to resolve issues.

  • travel to various Vote Centers.

  • lift up to 45 pounds.

  • physical ability to shut down and carry Voting Units.

  • assist with problems related to the voting process.

  • safeguard sensitive documents and supplies.

  • deliver election-related materials to Vote Centers.

  • ensure that the Election process is handled in an orderly, professional, and lawful manner

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Title: Polling Place Evening Worker                                                                                         Pay: $100.00

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Polling Place Evening Workers assist with Election Day equipment and supplies.

Requirements for Polling Place Evening Workers: 

  • arrive at the Lorain County Board of Elections by 6:15 p.m. on Election Day for training.

  • remain available typically 2.5 hours.

  • travel to assigned Polling Location (must provide own transportation)

  • lift up to 50 pounds.

  • physical ability to shut down and carry Voting Units.

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