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Become a Martin County Election Worker
If
you are available on Election day.....
come work with us!
What
are Election Workers?
Election
Workers work either during Early Voting or at the precinct on Election Day. There
are five (5) different positions for Election Workers: Clerk, Assistant Clerk, Inspector,
Tech, and Poll Deputy.
How
Can I Become a Election Worker?
You
can call the Supervisor of Elections Office (288-5637) and request a Election Worker
application, or you may complete an on-line
request form. Once the application has been completed and sent to us, you
will be contacted to attend an orientation session.
Positions
The
Clerk is
in charge of the Early Voting site or Precinct.
The
Assistant Clerk assists
the Clerk with the election process.
The
Inspector verifies
voter's information with an electronic pollbook (EViD), issues voter passes and ballots.
The
Tech opens
and closes voting equipment and assists voters, as needed.
The
Poll Deputy is
responsible for setting up the signs outside the polling location in the morning and
taking them down at night. During the day, the deputy remains at the entrance
of the precinct to greet the voters and ask them to have their ID ready. They
are also responsible for maintaining order at the precinct.
Training
Orientation
All new election workers are required to attend an orientation.
Orientation is approximately two hours long and is designed to familiarize a prospective
election worker with elections in Martin County. Some of the topics discussed are
duties on Election Day, hours to be worked, election training sessions, physical requirements
and rates of pay. This meeting is beneficial to new election workers because it may
help them decide if the job is right for them.
Election
Training Sessions
Florida Statutes require that all election workers attend mandatory training sessions
for each election cycle.
Physical
Requirements
Physical requirements include standing, bending, stooping, lifting approximately 18
lbs., normal vision and manual/physical dexterity.
Work
Hours
Early Voting begins at 7:45 A.M. and ends at 5:00 P.M. daily.
Election Day begins at 5:45 A.M. and ends at approximately 8:00 P.M.
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