Hardin County, IL

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  • Phone:
    (618) 287-2251
  • Office Address:
    102 East Market St, Elizabethtown, IL 62931 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 187, Elizabethtown, IL 62931
  • Start Time:
    5:15 AM End Time:
    Approximately 7:30 PM
    (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $120 to $160, plus mileage reimbursement for workers who return election supplies. $25 for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Hardin 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: In-person training typically lasts 1.5 hours.

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

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are 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.