Guthrie County, IA

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  • Phone:
    (641) 747-3619
  • Email:
    d.fink@guthriecounty.gov
  • Office Address:
    200 North 5th St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:30 to 9:00 PM     (Full-day shifts are preferred. Half-day shifts may also be available.)
  • Compensation:
    $175 to $225 for Election Day and training. Poll workers are also reimbursed for mileage at $0.67 per mile.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Guthrie 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: In-person training typically lasts 2 to 4 hours. Training is required annually.