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San Francisco 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 10:00 PM - Compensation
$225 to $295. Bilingual poll workers earn an additional $20. - 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.
Training may be completed either in-person or online. Training typically lasts 1 to 3 hours.
Contact Information
Phone: (415) 554-4395
Email: PW@sfgov.org
Office Address: Department of Elections, 1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Place, Room 48, San Francisco, CA 94102
More Details
San Francisco County encourages bilingual individuals who are fluent in English and one or more of the following languages to apply: Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Burmese.