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Poll Manager's Corner

Thank you for your interest in the election process! The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration is always looking for qualified Poll Managers to staff precincts throughout Charleston County on Election Day.

As a Poll Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to serve your community, meet your neighbors, and become involved in the electoral process. Poll Managers are compensated $135 and the Clerk of the Precinct receives $195 for each election they work.

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Training Schedule

On-Line Training Class

Training Videos

Poll Manager Handbook

Qualifications

Be a registered voter in Charleston County, or an adjoining county (Dorchester, Berkeley, Georgetown, or Colleton County), or aged 16 or 17.
Be willing and able to attend a Poll Manager Training Session (2-3 hours) and pass a written certification test before EACH election.
Be prepared to work the ENTIRE Election Day, from 6:00AM until approximately 7:30PM.
Be non-partisan and neutral when working an election.

Election Day Duties Include:

Greeters
Qualifying voters (looking up name on voter registration list)
Activating iVotronic for each voter
Distributing Provisional/Emergency and Fail-Safe Provisional ballots
Compliance with election law and procedures, and general assistance to voters
Non-Partisan while working on Election Day

Due To Federal Policies All NEW Poll Managers MUST:

Complete a Poll Manager Packet during training.
Bring documentation that establishes Identity and Employment Eligibility to your scheduled Poll Manager training class

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please complete the following forms:

Poll Manager Application

Student Poll Manager Application

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Electronic copies of these forms may be requested from and e-mailed to: electionworkers@charlestoncounty.org. You may mail the application to the following address:

ATTN: Precinct Coordinator
Board of Elections & Voter Registration
PO Box 71419
North Charleston, SC 29415

When your application is received, you will be added to our mailing list. We will keep you informed of upcoming Poll Manager Training Sessions and Elections.

For further information about working the polls, contact the Precinct Coordinator at electionworkers@charlestoncounty.org or (843)974-6421. For election or registration information, please call (843)744-8683 or visit http://vote.charlestoncounty.org.

Thank you for your interest!

Every Vote Matters

Training Schedule

EACH POLL MANAGER MUST ATTEND ONE ENTIRE ELECTION TRAINING SESSION PRIOR TO EACH ELECTION, AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATION QUIZ IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK.

All classes are limited to 40 people.

ALL TRAINING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 4367 HEADQUARTERS RD., NORTH CHARLESTON. PLEASE BE ON TIME - all classes will be started on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will need to reschedule.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact Kristie Burr, Precinct Coordinator, Email: kburr@charlestoncounty.org or call (843)974-6421.

Poll Manager's Corner

Related Info

Training Schedule

On-Line Training Class

Training Videos

Poll Manager Handbook

Qualifications

Election Day Duties Include:

Due To Federal Policies All NEW Poll Managers MUST:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please complete the following forms:

Poll Manager Application

Student Poll Manager Application

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Training Schedule

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