The Burlington County Board of Elections is putting out the call for civic-minded residents to be poll workers during the upcoming general election on Nov. 4.
By law, poll workers who are 18 or older must be registered to vote in the county. They also should be available to work on election day. No experience is needed, but mandatory in-person training is required.
Poll worker duties include unlocking voting machines and equipment, putting out supplies, setting up electronic poll books, voter sign-in and processing, assisting voters, closing polls and picking up and returning supplies.
Tech-savvy citizens and dual-language speakers are encouraged to participate. Poll workers will be paid $300 for election day and also be paid for training, provided they work on that day.
In addition to being registered to vote in Burlington County, perspective poll workers should be able to read and write legibly and be available to work from approximately 5:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on election day.
To apply online or request more information about poll worker duties or training, go to https://burlingtonnjted.precinctcentral.com/TED/ElectionForcePortal/JobApplication.aspx.
Interested residents can also email RepPollworker@co.burlington,nj.us or DemPollworker@co.burlington.nj.us or call (609) 265-5557.
