Yancey County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (828) 682-3950
  • Email:
    MaryBeth.Tipton@yanceycountync.gov
  • Office Address:
    30 East US Highway 19-E Bypass, Suite 2, Burnsville, NC 28714 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 763, Burnsville, NC 28714
  • Start Time:
    5:45 AM End Time:
    8:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $200 to $250
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Yancey 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: Training typically lasts 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Supervisory workers are required to attend multiple training sessions lasting a total of 3 to 4 hours. Poll workers must also be available the night before Election Day to set up the precinct polling location.

In addition to Election Day workers, Yancey County is looking for Early Voting and post-election workers. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information.

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