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Alameda County, CA
Thank you so much for your interest in being a poll worker. In order to apply to be a poll worker, you must connect with your local elections office so that you can complete the official poll worker application process with them.
Complete your applicationThis link will open a new tab connecting you to your local elections office's poll worker application.
Hours and Compensation
- Hours
6:00 AM to Approximately 9:00 PM - Compensation
$95 to $150 per day for Early Voting. $120 to $185 for working Election Day. $20 bonus for working all four days. Bilingual workers earn an additional $5 for training and $5 per day. $45 to $55 for in-person training. $20 for online training. $20 for precinct setup. - Other Details
You must work the full day
Voter Registration Requirements
- Requirements
Poll workers over the age of 18 must either be registered voters in California or be lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. and otherwise eligible to register to vote except for their lack of U.S. citizenship.
Work Requirements
- Minimum Age Requirements
16-year-old students who are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted for U.S. permanent residence. - Training Details
Yes. You must attend a training session.
A combination of in-person and online training is required. In-person training typically lasts 2 hours and online training lasts 2 hours.
Contact Information
Phone: (510) 272-6971 Option 1
Email: ROV.Pollworker@acgov.org
Office Address: 1225 Fallon St, Room G-1, Oakland, CA 94612
More Details
Bilingual individuals who speak English and any of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Mandarin Chinese, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog (Filipino), Burmese, Laotian, Mien, Mongolian, Telugu, or Vietnamese.
In addition to hiring for Election Day, Alameda County is hiring workers for Early Voting Days. Early Voting shift times vary by day. Please contact election officials for more information.
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Alameda County also has a downloadable PDF application, which you can find by emailing election officials, listed above.
Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.