Dare County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (252) 475-5631
  • Email:
    elections@darenc.gov
  • Office Address:
    954 Marshall C. Collins Dr, Room 187, Manteo, NC 27954 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM or later     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $225 to $300 for Election Day and training. $12 per hour for Early Voting, including training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Dare 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.

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

In addition to Election Day workers, Dare County is looking for Early Voting workers. For additional information, please contact election officials, listed above.

For Early Voting, length of shifts vary but will not be more than eight hours. Workers may commit to working only on certain days or be available specific hours.

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