The 2024 U.S. general election is approaching fast, and your state or county needs you! Local election offices are looking for people to staff around 100,000 polling places across the country.
No experience? No problem. In the 2022 midterms, about 15% of poll workers were first-timers. This means there’s a great opportunity for newcomers to get involved, even if you’ve never worked on an election before.
It’s not just a chance to make some extra money. Election work is vital for maintaining the strength of our democracy, ensuring fair and accessible voting for all citizens. Plus, it suits a variety of schedules. Whether you’re a retiree, student, gig worker or just someone with some free time, there’s likely a role for you.
Ready to step up? Here are seven in-demand election worker positions for 2024:
You’re the first person voters talk to. You’ll field calls about absentee ballots, help with vote-by-mail processes, update voter info and greet walk-ins. On election night, you’ll join the team retrieving and sorting paper ballots provided to voters during the voting process.
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Administrative assistants keep the wheels turning behind the scenes. You’ll tackle everyday office tasks, organize documents, handle mail, get polling place materials ready and support election officials.
Accuracy is everything in elections, and that’s where data entry specialists come in. You’ll input completed voter registration forms, update voter records and enter results on election night.
In this role, you’ll lead a small team of election administrative staff and help them with scanning and filling envelopes, ensuring data accuracy and answering questions from registered voters who stop in or call the local satellite branch.
Recruiters play a vital role in building the election workforce. They find and vet poll workers in their community, ensuring early voting and Election Day sites are fully staffed. It’s a great entry-level position with plenty of guidance provided by the local election board.
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Even with new voting methods, in-person voting remains crucial. You’ll keep lines moving, direct people to voting machines and provide instructions as needed. This role is perfect for anyone who enjoys community service, including retirees, students and first-time election workers. No prior experience is necessary — training is provided, making it an ideal entry point for those new to election work.
With the rise of mail-in voting, this job is essential. You’ll verify signatures, open and sort mail ballots and ensure every vote is properly counted. You play a vital role in maintaining election integrity.
Think about joining your local election team. Whether you're looking to make a difference in your community, gain new skills, or simply earn some extra income, these election roles are crucial for ensuring a smooth and fair voting process. Best of all, you’ll play a significant role in our democracy.
Get in touch with the recruiters at Robert Half to find out what election jobs are available in your community right now.
