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Portage County Board of Elections - Be A Poll Worker

What is a Poll Worker and How do I become one?

The Portage County Board of Elections is looking for individuals who can spare a day, help their community, and get paid for working on Election Day as a Poll Worker.  Be one of the nearly 550 individuals hired to staff the 131 precincts on Election Days.

Why am I needed?

• Without Presiding Judges and Judges, elections cannot be held.

•  Presiding Judges and Judges help to make sure that an election is fair and impartial according to the election laws of the State of Ohio.

Am I Eligible? Yes if you are….

• A registered voter in Portage County.

• Enjoy working with people.

• Willing to attend a paid training session.

• Available for current or future elections.

What do I have to do?

• Attend a paid, 1 ½ - 2 hour training session.

• Report to work at 5:45AM on Election Day and serve until duties are completed after
  the polls close at 7:30 PM.

• Presiding Judges must pick up and return election supplies to the Board of Elections.

• Put up election signs.

• Verify voter eligibility.

• Process voters.

• Other miscellaneous duties.

Where will I work?

• Many buildings such as schools, libraries, churches, and township halls are used as
  polling locations.

• Every effort is made to place you at a convenient location whenever possible.
   

How much will I be paid?
 

Checks for the entire amount are mailed from the Auditors office approximately 3 weeks after the election. Taxes will not be deducted and no W-2 form will be issued.

How do I sign up?

• Call the Portage County Board of Elections at (330) 297-3512 or (330) 297-3513 and ask for Sue or Tara.

• You may also complete the downloadable application and mail it to the Portage County Board of Elections or email form to us at portage@sos.state.oh.us.