States

Jones County, IA

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Office Address:
500 West Main St, Room 113, Anamosa, IA 52205
Mailing Address:
Jones County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, PO Box 109, Anamosa, IA 52205
Poll Worker Start Time:
6:00 AM
Poll Worker End Time:
9:00 to 10:00 PM (You must work the full day)
Compensation:
$175 to $225 for Election Day. $30 for training. Those working only a partial shift are paid an hourly rate. Workers who need to travel more than 5 miles from their home to the polling place and/or training are paid mileage reimbursement at $.03 less than the federal rate.

Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Jones 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 3 hours.

Additional Information

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

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

Poll workers must have good reading and listening skills.