Poll WorkerAs a Poll Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and fair conduct of elections. Poll Workers are responsible for setting up and managing polling locations, assisting voters, and ensuring that all election procedures are followed according to local and state regulations. This role requires a commitment to nonpartisan conduct and the ability to handle a variety of tasks under pressure. Polling Location Setup and Teardown: Arrive early to prepare the polling site, including setting up voting booths, signage, and equipment; At the end of the day, secure all voting materials and close down the polling site. Voter Assistance: Greet voters and verify their eligibility to vote; Provide instructions on the voting process and assist voters with disabilities or those who need additional help; Ensure voters understand how to use voting machines or paper ballots. Ballot Management: Issue ballots to voters and ensure they are completed correctly; Collect and secure completed ballots; Process absentee or provisional ballots as necessary. Record Keeping and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of voter turnout and any incidents that occur; Follow all election laws, procedures, and ethical guidelines to maintain the integrity of the election; Report any irregularities or issues to the election officials immediately. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other poll workers and election officials to ensure a smooth voting process; Communicate effectively with voters and team members, maintaining a positive and supportive environment. Other duties as assigned. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Experience:
Election/Poll experience preferred but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Basic computer literacy. Skills and Abilities to: Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
Your Special Qualifications:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must be a registered voter in Weber County.
All Poll Workers must attend a mandatory training session before Election Day.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
