Black Hawk County, IA

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  • Phone:
    (319) 833-3007
  • Email:
    election@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov
  • Office Address:
    316 East 5th St, Room 210, Waterloo, IA 50703
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    9:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $200 to $250 for Election Day, plus mileage reimbursement at $0.39 per mile. $20 per training session.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Black Hawk 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: A combination of in-person and online training is required. In-person training classes typically last 2 hours. Online training typically lasts 1 to 2 hours.