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Fresno 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.

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Hours and Compensation

  • Hours
    6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Compensation
    $16.28 to $17.93 per hour. Supervisory and bilingual workers earn an additional 10%.
  • 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.
  • In-person training typically lasts 8 to 10 hours.

Contact Information

Phone: (559) 600-1830

Email: HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov

Office Address: 2221 Kern St, Fresno, CA 93721

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More Details

Bilingual individuals who are fluent in English and one of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Spanish, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Punjabi, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

Fresno County hires for workers for commitments varying from 4 to 90 days. Polling workers work from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the days prior to Election Day, and the hours listed above for Election Day. For more information about other positions please click on the links above.

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