Additional Information
Poll workers may be asked to help set up the precinct the day before Election Day.
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Rutherford County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.
Rutherford County, NC
Office Address:
298 Fairground Rd, Spindale, NC 28160
Mailing Address:
PO Box 927, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Poll Worker Start Time:
6:00 AM
Poll Worker End Time:
Approximately 8:30 PM
(You must work the full day)
Compensation:
$110 to $185 for Election Day. $20 for training.
Voter Registration Requirements
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You must be registered to vote in Rutherford County 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: 17-year-old high school students who are U.S. citizens and county residents.
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You must complete training to be a poll worker.
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Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 1 to 2 hours.
