Union County, NJ

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  • Phone:
    (908) 527-4123
  • Email:
    pollworker@ucnj.org
  • Office Address:
    271 North Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
  • Start Time:
    5:15 AM End Time:
    8:15 PM or later.     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $300 for Election Day. $21.43 per hour for Early Voting. $12.50 for picking up or dropping up election supplies.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Union 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 in-person at least once every two years. Online training is available for returning workers who have completed in-person training within two years.

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

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.