Catawba County News

Election Poll Worker Opportunities Available in Catawba County

Published: March 02, 2022

The Catawba County Board of Elections is actively seeking poll workers to help during this year’s upcoming elections.

“Being a poll worker is a great way to experience the local elections process firsthand and earn a few extra dollars,” said Catawba County Board of Elections Director Amanda Duncan. In Catawba County, poll workers are paid a flat fee for each election they work.

Some of the requirements to serve as a poll worker in Catawba County include the following:

• Be registered to vote in Catawba County.
• Be available to work 13-14 hours on Election Day without leaving the precinct. This year’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 17, 2022, and General Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. A variety of other poll work options, including four-hour shifts and weekends, are also available during One-Stop Voting (April 28-May 14 for the Primary Election and October 20-November 5 for the General Election).
• Participate in a 2-to-3-hour training in the months leading up to an election (current sessions will be taking place between March 28 and April 5, with after-hours sessions available).
• Be available for approximately one hour the day before Election Day to assist with setting up the precinct.

To learn more or to apply, call the Board of Elections office (828.464.2424) or visit our web page: https://catawbacountync.gov/county-services/elections/become-a-poll-worker/.