Broward opens election jobs paying up to $350 per day
The Broward Supervisor of Elections is actively recruiting bilingual individuals, proficient in English alongside Spanish or Creole, to assist during the upcoming election days. The positions promise attractive remunerations ranging between $175 to $350 for daily roles and $12 to $18 for hourly roles.
Eligibility criteria
To acquire a job as an Election Day worker in Broward you must:
- Be a registered voter in Broward (for most positions)
- Fill out an Election Day Workers application.
- Attend a minimum of four hours of training.
- Be 16 or older.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Arrive at 5:30 on election morning and work until polls close at 7 p.m.
Diverse roles
The Broward supervisor of elections is hiring for the following positions:
- Clerk ($350/day): A supervisory role, overseeing poll activities, ensuring all materials are in place a day before the election, and ensuring the return of materials post-election.
- Assistant Clerk ($230/day): Assists the Clerk, fills in if required, and aids voters requiring a provisional ballot.
- EPB Operator ($220/day): Entrusted with verifying voter eligibility using the Electronic Poll Book and issuing voting passes.
- Ballot Inspector ($205/day): Responsible for issuing the correct ballot styles to voters and providing replacements if errors occur.
- Voting System Technician ($325-$340/day): Engages in precinct setup, offers technical assistance on Election Day, and handles equipment returns.
- Backup Voting System Technician ($275/day): Like the main technician, but serves as a backup.
- Early Voting Poll Worker ($12-$18/hour): Manages early voting tasks for two weeks preceding the election, including setup, breakdown, and issues ballots to the voters.
- Poll Deputy ($200/day): Maintains order outside the polling station, posts necessary signs, monitors compliance zones, and marks the voting line's end.
- Truck Drivers and Helpers ($175-$200/day): Handles election night equipment and supply transportation.
- Call Center Operator ($205/day): Answers Election Day queries from both polling stations and the general public. Notably, Broward voter registration is not mandatory for this role.
- Warehouse Staff ($18/hour): Facilitates the Election Day preparation, inclusive of equipment packing, shipping, and receiving.
Note: Training payments are included in the stated figures but are only disbursed if one works on Election Day. All payments are processed via Zelle.
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Mark your calendars
Election Day workers are required for the following dates:
- Presidential Primary Election: March 19, 2024
- Primary Election: August 20, 2024
- General Election: November 5, 2024
Visit browardvotes.gov/Poll-Worker-Information/Become-a-Poll-Worker to fill out the form. Successful applicants will be scheduled for training and then onboarded for upcoming elections.
