​Become an Election Worker!

Our elections simply would not happen without the amazing people who work them. Election workers are the people who welcome voters at the polls, help keep the voting process running smoothly, assist with curbside voting, and make sure every voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot. We need people who can greet voters with enthusiasm, patience, and respect and help make voting a positive experience for everyone who walks through the door.
 

No experience is necessary—we provide training. Most election-worker training is paid, and you'll learn how the voting equipment and election procedures work before you are placed in a polling location.

Election workers are assigned wherever we have a need, so you may work somewhere in the county other than your own city. We also maintain a reserve list of trained workers who are willing to be called when someone needs to fill in at the last minute on Election Day. If you have a flexible schedule and can be available on short notice, being a reserve worker is an especially valuable way to help! Because many elections are held on Tuesdays, having Tuesdays available is particularly helpful.
 

In the beginning you might just be a fill-in clerk, but once you get assigned to a team, you will be called back for every election, generally at the same site.
 

Election work is seasonal, so you only work when there is an election. Election days are long (typically 14–16 hours) but the work is paid at $15 per hour. Election workers will need to complete the appropriate tax forms as part of the hiring process.

Who Can Serve?
 

To serve as an election worker, you must:

• Be a registered voter in Bell County

• Be able to learn and operate the election computer system

• Be physically able to sit and operate equipment for extended periods

• Be able to walk outside to assist with curbside voting

• Be able to help with setting up and taking down election equipment

• Not be an elected official

• Not be working for a political campaign(s)
  
   

Be Part of Democracy in Action
 

There is something special about being on the other side of the voting booth and seeing what it takes to make an election happen. You'll meet your neighbors, learn how our elections actually work, and gain an experience you can share with your community. Every election teaches you something new—and the knowledge you gain can help you become an informed resource for your friends, family, and neighbors.
 

At the end of a long Election Day, you'll know that you played a direct role in making our democracy work. You showed up, helped your neighbors vote and helped make sure our elections were conducted fairly, professionally, and with respect for every voter.
 

We need you. Sign up to become an election worker and be part of the team that makes Election Day possible.