We're Hiring Paid Poll Workers Right Now!
The Schenectady County Board of Elections employs hundreds of poll workers on Election Day. We are in need of poll workers to work in a variety of polling places for the upcoming Presidential Election on November 4, 2008 and the Primary on September 9, 2008.
Poll workers are responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: signing in voters, directing voters to their correct polling place, assisting voters that may need help voting, carrying out various paper ballot tasks and documenting information on appropriate forms.
In order to serve as a poll worker you must be a registered voter, resident of Schenectady County and attend a two to three hour training session. Training sessions are scheduled at various times over the summer. You can select the time that is most convenient for you. Day and night sessions are available.
You will be paid:
-- $25 for training
-- $130 for serving as a poll worker on an Election Day
--.$80 for serving as a poll worker on Primary Day
The General Election runs from 6am to 9pm and poll workers serve from 5:30am to 9:30pm. Primary Elections run from Noon to 9:00pm and poll workers serve from 11:30am to 9:30pm.
Poll workers are provided two 30 minute breaks. You must provide your own transportation and meals.
If interested in this position please contact Darlene or Cindy at the Schenectady County Board of Elections: 377-2469, or email us at boe@schenectadycounty.com.
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