Additional Information
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Jackson County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.
Jackson County, MO
This page contains information for Jackson County, except for Kansas City, MO, which recruits poll workers separately from Jackson County. For information on being a poll worker in Kansas City, click here.
Office Address:
215 North Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 296, Independence, MO 64051
Poll Worker Start Time:
5:00 AM
Poll Worker End Time:
9:30 PM
(You must work the full day)
Compensation:
$100 to $275 for Election Day. $25 for training. Certain positions also get mileage and for cell phone usage reimbursement. The county also hires office workers who earn $20 nper hour during the day, and an additional $50 at night.
Voter Registration Requirements
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You must be registered to vote in Missouri 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: 15-year-old students
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You must complete training to be a poll worker.
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Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2 hours.
