Champaign County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (217) 384-3724
  • Office Address:
    1776 East Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    9:00 PM
    (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $200
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Champaign 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: High school juniors/seniors who are U.S. citizens and county residents.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: Training typically lasts 4 hours. Trainings are mostly online with some in-person sessions. Training is required every even-numbered year.

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

Election officials may allow students who are U.S. citizens and are enrolled in public or private Illinois universities, colleges, or community colleges to serve as poll workers without being registered to vote in the jurisdiction. Contact your election officials (contact info above) for more information.