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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.
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 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
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.