Travis County, TX

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  • Phone:
    (512) 854-4996
  • Email:
    Erecruiting@traviscountytx.gov
  • Office Address:
    5501 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751-1410 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 149325, Austin, TX 78714
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    8:00 PM     (You must work the full day)
  • Compensation:
    $20 to $22 per hour for Election Day and Early Voting. Per state law, poll workers are paid at least the federal minimum wage rate for attending training.
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Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Travis 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 high school students who are U.S. citizens.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: A combination of in-person and online training is required. Training typically lasts 4 to 6 hours. Poll workers are trained at the time of their appointment and should be re-trained every time they are appointed.

Travis County is hiring for several positions on Election Day and Early Voting. Early Voting responsibilities can be completed in half-day shifts.

Bilingual English-Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.