Until six weeks before an election, you must be registered to vote in Massachusetts to be appointed as a poll worker. The voter registration requirement does not apply to interpreters, greeters, or 16 and 17-year-old poll workers. Within six weeks of an election, any competent person, regardless of their voter registration status or residency, may be appointed as a poll worker.
Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.
Minimum Age: 16
You must complete training to be a poll worker.
Training Details: Poll worker training is held annually. A training power point is sent to new workers to study prior to working their first election. 16 and 17-year-olds are required to attend training prior to serving as student poll workers.
Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.
In addition to Election Day workers, the Town of Lynnfield is looking for early voting and post-election workers. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information.