Carteret County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (252) 728-8460
  • Email:
    boemail@carteretcountync.gov
  • Office Address:
    1702 Live Oak St, Suite 200, Beaufort, NC 28516
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:30 PM or later     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $13 to $14 per hour for Election Day. $13 per hour for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Carteret 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. Workers are required to attend 2 separate training sessions per election.

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

Poll workers are required to help set up the precinct the day before Election Day.

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

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