Salem County, NJ

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  • Phone:
    (856) 935-7510, ext. 8328 or 8329
  • Email:
    Shannon.Berger@salemcountynj.gov, ravae.loper@salemcountynj.gov
  • Office Address:
    110 5th St, Suite 1000, Salem, NJ 08079 Mailing Address:
    Salem County Board of Elections, 94 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079-9856
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    8:30 to 9:00 PM     (Adult poll workers must work the entire day. 16 and 17 year old workers work part-day shifts.)
  • Compensation:
    $300 for Election Day. $21.43 per hour for Early Voting.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Salem 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: 16-year-old students who are U.S. citizens and state residents.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2 hours. Poll workers must complete training at least once every two years.

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

Poll workers are needed for the Early Voting period October 26 to November 3 and for Election Day (Tuesday, November 5). Work hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 8:30 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Contact your county election office for details.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Salem County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.

Salem County is seeking poll workers who are willing to drive on Election Day.

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