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There are three positions available as election officials at the polling place: Presiding Election Judge, Alternate Election Judge and Election Clerk including bilingual in Spanish/English workers.

The following information provides requirements and duties for each of the positions. Workers are paid depending on the type of election and position at $10.00-$12.00 hourly while working at the polls, attending training class and setting up the polling site. 

Judge Responsibilities & Job Duties:

• Primary duty is to administer the election in accordance with the Texas Election Code
• Visit polling site with the Alternate Judge the day before the election to set up
• Pick up the supplies at the designated date/time from the Elections office
• Return the supplies on election night to the elections office
• Assisting the voters with the election equipment, registration matters, check-in process etc.
• Conduct the opening and closing the election polls
• Visit polling site before the election

Alternate Judge Responsibilities & Job Duties:

• Primary duty is to guard the purity of the election
• To step in as Judge when the Presiding Election Judge is not available
• Assisting the voters with the election equipment, registration matters, check-in process etc.
• Help with set-up of the location
• Assist with the opening and closing the election polls

Clerk Responsibilities & Job Duties:

• Receives assignments from the Election Judge
• Assisting the voters with the election equipment, registration matters, check-in process etc.

Requirements:

• If Election Day, work at the polling site from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. or until finished. Some half day split shifts available, if needed;
• If Early Voting, approximately 7-15 hours per day for 2-4 days which might include weekends. Some Half day split shifts available, if needed;
• 18 years of age or older (Use student worker application for 16+ high school students);
• Registered to vote in Ellis County, Texas;
• Bilingual clerks fluent in English and Spanish;
• Able to take direction well and not easily distracted and enjoy interaction with people;
• Must have dependable transportation to and from the election site;
• Be prepared to lift at least 30 lbs. and stand for long periods of time;
• Must work the entire duration of your scheduled day without leaving the polling site;
• Bring plenty of food, snacks and drink to keep you energized throughout the day;
• Attend an approximately 3-4 hour training class before each election.