Richmond County, GA

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  • Phone:
    (706) 821-2341
  • Email:
    pollworker@augustaga.gov
  • Office Address:
    535 Telfair St, Suite 500, Augusta, GA 30901
  • Start Time:
    5:30 AM End Time:
    8:30 PM     (Part-day shifts are available. Shifts are from 5:30 AM until 1:00 AM and1:00 PM until 8:30 PM.)
  • Compensation:
    $115 base pay for Election Day. $20 per training session.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • This jurisdiction does not have a voter registration requirement to be a poll worker

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2.5 hours.

Poll workers must be U.S. citizens who are residents or employees of the county where they serve. Poll workers can work in an adjoining county if they have permission from their home county’s election office and there is not a poll worker shortage in their home county.

Poll workers should plan to vote before Election Day unless they are assigned to their own polling place.

High school students must have a GPA of 2.5 and have completed US History (or be currently enrolled).

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

In addition to hiring traditional Election Day workers, Richmond County is looking to hire workers during the Early Voting period.

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