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Poll Worker'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 Worker to staff precincts throughout Charleston County on Election Day.

As a Poll Worker , you will have a unique opportunity to serve your community, meet your neighbors, and become involved in the electoral process. Poll Workers are compensated $200 and the Clerk of the Precinct receives $260 for each election they work.

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Training Videos

Poll Worker Handbook

Qualifications

Must be a registered voter in South Carolina, or aged 16 or 17.
Be willing and able to complete and pass an Online Training Course AND attend an In-Person Poll Worker Training Session (1-2 hours) 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 the Ballot Marking Device for each voter
Distributing Provisional/Emergency and Fail-Safe Provisional ballots
Compliance with election law and procedures, and general assistance to voters

Due To Federal Policies All NEW Poll Workers MUST:

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

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

Poll Worker Online Application

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Thank you for your interest!

Every Vote Matters

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.

Poll Worker's Corner

Related Info

Training Videos

Poll Worker Handbook

Qualifications

Election Day Duties Include:

Due To Federal Policies All NEW Poll Workers MUST:

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

Poll Worker Online Application

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

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