Additional Information
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Shawnee County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.
Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.
Shawnee County, KS
Office Address:
Shawnee County Election Office, 3420 SW Van Buren St, Topeka, KS 66611
Poll Worker Start Time:
6:00 AM
Poll Worker End Time:
8:00 PM
(Part-day shifts are available. Shifts run from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM or from 1:00 PM to approximately 8:00 PM.)
Compensation:
$125 for full day workers. $56 for half-day workers. $8 per hour for training. Supervisory workers are also reimbursed mileage.
Voter Registration Requirements
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You must be registered to vote in Shawnee County to be a poll worker
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Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.
Work Requirements
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Minimum Age: 16-year-olds who are U.S. citizens and county residents.
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You must complete training to be a poll worker.
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Training Details: Training typically lasts 3 hours.
