Lead poll workers (also called "clerks") must be registered to vote in the county in which they are working, or in an adjoining county. All other poll workers (also called "poll managers") must be registered to vote in South Carolina, and there is no requirement to be a resident of the county or an adjoining county.
Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.
Minimum Age: 16-year-old state residents
You must complete training to be a poll worker.
Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2 to 3 hours.
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Richland County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.
In addition to hiring Poll Workers, Richland County is hiring Polling Location Technicians to troubleshoot election equipment. You can apply here, or contact oliver.makayla@richlandcountysc.gov or (803) 576-2202 for more information.
Individuals with basic technology skills are encouraged to apply.
