Sarasota County, FL

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  • Phone:
    (941) 861-8640
  • Email:
    pollworker@sarasotavotes.gov
  • Office Address:
    101 South Washington Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 4194, Sarasota, FL 34230-4194
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $190 to $315 for Election Day and training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Sarasota 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: A combination of in-person and online training is required. In-person training typically lasts 2 to 3 hours. Online training typically lasts 2 to 3 hours.

After submitting an application, you must go in-person to one of the county election offices to present your ID and complete an I-9 form. Otherwise, you will not be contacted by election office staff to be placed.

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

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