Polk County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (828) 894-8181
  • Email:
    polkboe@polknc.org
  • Office Address:
    231 Ward St, Columbus, NC 28722 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 253, Columbus, NC 28722
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    Approximately 8:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $200 to $250 for Election Day. $15 per training session.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Polk 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 4 hours. Poll workers may need to attend more than one training, depending on position and topic.