Pender County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (910) 259-1220
  • Email:
    PenderBOE@pendercountync.gov
  • Office Address:
    807 South Walker St, Burgaw, NC 28425 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 1232, Burgaw, NC 28425
  • Start Time:
    5:45 AM End Time:
    Approximately 9:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $12 to $15 per hour on Election Day. $25 flat rate for training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Pender 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 3 hours. Some positions may need to attend additional training.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Pender County also has a downloadable PDF application and poll worker recruitment guide, available here.

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

Poll workers may be asked to help set up the precinct the day before Election Day.