New Hanover County, NC

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  • Phone:
    (910) 798-7330
  • Email:
    newhanover.boe@nhcgov.com
  • Office Address:
    1241A Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405
  • Start Time:
    5:30 AM End Time:
    8:00 to 8:30 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $225 to $300 for Election Day. $25 per training class. $15 to $17 per hour for Early Voting.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in New Hanover 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: A combination of in-person and online training typically lasts 2 to 4 hours.

In addition to Election Day workers, New Hanover County is looking for Early Voting workers. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information.

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

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.