Become a Poll Worker

Requirements

• Who should become a Poll Worker
  We are always in need of detail-oriented, tech savvy individuals who value the elections process and enjoy meeting new people.
  
• Am I qualified to be an election worker?
  A U.S. citizen; At least 16 years of age;
  
• There are potentially three elections each year:
  May: Third Tuesday
  August: Last Tuesday
  November: Tuesday after the First Monday
  Polls open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
  
• What does a poll worker do?
  Attend a mandatory, detailed training session a few weeks prior to each election in Caldwell, Idaho to learn how to be a poll worker and run all of our voting equipment. Chief Judges are required to meet at the polling location to set up equipment, the Monday prior to the election. Times will be given as the election gets closer. Work each Election Day from open to close. Poll workers must be at the polling place by 7am to help set up and must stay until polls are closed and the polling place is packed up. Chief Judges are required to bring back all mandatory equipment and items to our office in Caldwell after the polls have closed. On voting day you will check in voters and explain how to cast their ballots. Chief Judges are paid $199 and election workers are paid $149 per day for each election.

Training

Please use the state-provided training tool for poll workers. Access the training modules by clicking here.