Washington, DC

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  • Phone:
    (202) 741-5283
  • Email:
    electionworker@dcboe.org
  • Office Address:
    DC Board of Elections, 1015 Half St SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003
  • Start Time:
    Approximately 6:00 AM End Time:
    Approximately 9:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $250 to $300 for Election Day. $100 per shift for Early Voting. Student workers earn $125.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • Poll workers do not need to be registered voters, but they must be residents of the District of Columbia. Supervisory workers must be residents of the District of Columbia and registered voters.

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

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts at least 4 hours. Supervisory workers must complete a full-day training program.

Workers are required to help set up the precinct the day before an election for 2 to 3 hours.

Early voting can be worked in part day shifts: from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

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

Bilingual individuals who speak English and one of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Spanish, Amharic.

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