Election Worker Recruitment

Work at the Polls on Election Day!

9/24/20 UPDATE: all positions for the November 3, 2020 election have been filled. If you have applied and you have not heard back, we are holding on to your application and may contact you for an interview if there is an opening. 

Election Worker Recruitment Session: 
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 6:00 PM 
Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave 
RSVP: Call 617-349-4361 or email elections@cambridgema.gov  

Please note: attendance at the recruitment session does not guarantee that you will be hired as an Election Worker.

Election Workers must:

• Be registered to vote in Massachusetts;
• Be available to work Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
• Be able to read and write English and speak clearly. Dedication, efficiency, patience and friendliness are assets.

Election Workers will receive:

• Compensation at an hourly rate of $15.64- $16.95 depending on the position assigned on Election Day;
• Paid Training;
• The opportunity to assist the citizens of Cambridge with a positive voting experience.

To apply:

Fill out the Election Worker Application and return it to the Cambridge Election Commission:

• At the Election Worker Recruitment Session on July 11, 2018 (see above)
• In person or by mail: Cambridge Election Commission, 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
• By email: elections@cambridgema.gov
• By fax: 617-349-4366

Election Worker Position Descriptions

Warden:

The Warden is the Chief Election Officer at the polling place with responsibility for supervising and monitoring the work of the other election officers. The Warden maintains order, prevents interference with the voting process, insures that all required materials are available, assists voters, and oversees the accurate completion of all election forms.

Clerk:

The Clerk keeps a record of all facts relating to the election proceedings and notes any unusual happenings during the conduct of the election. The Clerk assumes the responsibilities of the Warden in the Warden’s absence.

Inspector:

Inspectors perform election duties under the direction of the Warden/Clerk, including but not limited to, checking voters’ names at the Check-In and Check-Out Tables and handing ballots to voters.