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Marin County Elections
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POLL WORKERS NEEDED
The Marin County Elections Department is continually seeking people dedicated to
the democratic process who are able to serve in a polling place on election day.
Each election 700 or more people are selected to staff polling places where they
are responsible for issuing ballots, assisting voters, and closing the polls after voting concludes at 8 p.m.
Election officers can earn from $100 for serving as a Clerk, to $125.00 for serving as a Deputy Inspector, to $150 for serving as a Chief Inspector. In general an officer should serve as Deputy Inspector before becoming a Chief Inspector. Those who have never worked at a polling place should read the following duties of these officers before making their selection on the pollworker application.
CHIEF INSPECTOR: Stipend $150 plus $20 for training
Mandatory attendance at training class is required for training on voting procedures and to pick up supplies.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate with polling place for entry on Election Day.
- Oversee voting machines and coordinate overall running of the polling place.
- Delivery of voted ballots and voting machine after the polls close.
- Know ALL procedures and be available to assist where needed.
DEPUTY INSPECTOR: Stipend $125 plus $20 for training
Mandatory attendance at training class is required for training on voting procedures and to pick up supplies.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate with Clerks prior to Election Day.
- Oversee processing of voters.
- Organize breaks and tasks for the Clerks
- Balancing the ballots for the voting precinct.
CLERK: Stipend $100 plus $15 for optional training
Responsibilities include:
- Assist Deputy and Chief Inspectors where needed.
- Must be at polling place by 6:30 AM and leave only when directed by Inspector. (Approximately 9:00 PM)
If you are interested, please complete the application included in this web site
and return it to the address provided at the top.
Click here for application or call the Precinct Coordinator at 415-499-6439.
STUDENTS AS POLL WORKERS
High school students may now work at the polls on election day.
In order for a student to be appointed to the precinct board,
the school board must first give its approval. The student must be:
- At least 16 years old or a senior with a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- A United States citizen
- In good standing attending a public or private secondary educational institution
Students need to complete an application and submit it to the
Marin County Elections Department. If approved for service, students can earn $90 for serving in
the polls on election day.
Click here for application or call Precinct Coordinator at 415-499-6439.
Pursuant to Elections Code Section 12302, "In order to provide
for a greater awareness of the elections process, the rights and responsibilities of voters and
the importance of participating in the electoral process, as well as to provide additional members
of precinct boards, an elections official may appoint not more than two students per precinct to
serve under the direct supervision of precinct board members designated by the elections official."
POLL WORKER TRAINING MATERIALS
To view the Training Manual for Chief Inspectors Click Here.
To view the Training Manual for Deputy Inspectors Click Here.
To view the What To Do If Manual Click Here.
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