Polk County, FL

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  • Phone:
    (863) 534-5888
  • Email:
    electionworker@polkelections.com
  • Office Address:
    250 South Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 1460, Bartow, FL 33831-1460
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    Approximately 8:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $110 to $250
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Polk 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: 16-year-olds who are preregistered to vote in the county

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts one hour.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply, particularly English-Spanish speakers.

In addition to traditional poll workers, Polk County is hiring workers who check and receive poll workers as they return supplies and equipment. Those workers earn $12 per hour.

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