Jackson County, MO

This page contains information for Jackson County, except for Kansas City, MO, which recruits poll workers separately from Jackson County. For information on being a poll worker in Kansas City, click here.

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  • Phone:
    (816) 325-4600
  • Email:
    tbrown@jcebmo.org, szorich@jcebmo.org
  • Office Address:
    215 North Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050 Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 296, Independence, MO 64051
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    9:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $100 to $275 for Election Day. $25 for training. Certain positions also get mileage and for cell phone usage reimbursement. The county also hires office workers who earn $15 per hour during the day, and an additional $50 at night.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Missouri to be a poll worker

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

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 15-year-old students

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2 hours.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Jackson County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.

Find training information here.