Charleston County, SC

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  • Phone:
    (843) 974-6421
  • Email:
    electionworkers@charlestoncounty.org
  • Office Address:
    4340 Corporate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405 Mailing Address:
    ATTN: Precinct Coordinator, Board of Elections and Voter Registration, PO Box 71419, North Charleston, SC 29415
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM or later.     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $100 to $135 for Election Day. $60 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • Lead poll workers (also called "clerks") must be registered to vote in the county in which they are working, or in an adjoining county. All other poll workers (also called "poll managers") must be registered to vote in South Carolina, and there is no requirement to be a resident of the county or an adjoining county.

  • Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16-year-old state residents

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: Training typically lasts 1 to 2 hours and may be completed in-person or online.

Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

In addition to Election Day workers, Charleston County is looking for early-voting workers. Early voting workers work from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information. Apply for early voting work here.