Waukesha, Waukesha County (City), WI

This page contains information for the City of Waukesha. For information on being a poll worker in the Village of Waukesha, please click here.

  • Phone:
    (262) 524-3550
  • Email:
    clerktreas@waukesha-wi.gov
  • Office Address:
    201 Delafield St, Waukesha, WI 53188-3646
  • Start Time:
    6:00 AM End Time:
    9:00 PM     (Full and part-day shifts are available. Part-day shifts run from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM.)
  • Compensation:
    $8.50 to $9.50 per hour.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 16-year-old high school students.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training lasts one hour. Supervisory workers attend an additional 4 hour session. Chief election inspectors are required to take 6 hours of training every 2 years.

In most cases, poll workers must be qualified electors of the county in which they serve (i.e., adult U.S. citizens who reside in the county and are not otherwise disqualified to vote).

16 and 17-year-old student poll workers can only work at the polling place serving their residence.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. The City of Waukesha in Waukesha County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.