Berks County, PA

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  • Phone:
    (610) 478-6490
  • Email:
    pollworkers@berkspa.gov
  • Office Address:
    Berks County Election Services, Berks County Services Center, 633 Court St, 1st Floor, Reading, PA 19601
  • Start Time:
    6:15 AM End Time:
    9:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $200 for Election Day. $30 to $55 for training. $20 for picking up or returning election supplies.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Berks County 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: 17-year-old high school students who are U.S. citizens and county residents.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2 hours. Training is mandatory for new workers and a refresher training for returning poll workers is recommended and offered prior to each election.

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

Berks County is seeking poll workers who are willing to drive on Election Day.

Individuals with clerical/adminstrative skills are encouraged to apply.