Mecklenburg County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (704) 336-2133
  • Email:
    precinct.officials@mecklenburgcountync.gov
  • Office Address:
    741 Kenilworth Ave, Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28204 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 31788, Charlotte, NC 28231
  • Start Time:
    5:45 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM to 10:00 PM     (Part-day shifts available)
  • Compensation:
    $100 to $200 for Election Day. $15 to $22 per hour for Early Voting. $35 for training. $25 for setting up the precinct. $50 for half-day assistants.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Mecklenburg 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 1 to 2 hours.

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

Mecklenburg County has an additional application for working during the Early Voting period. Find the application here.

Mecklenburg County encourages that workers bring enough food and personal medication for the entire day on Election Day.