Work at the Polls on Election Day

The City of Cambridge Board of Election Commissioners is seeking applications from individuals who are registered to vote in Massachusetts to work at polling locations throughout the city.  On Election Day 200+ election workers are on hand to assist our citizens with a positive voting experience. Dedication, efficiency, patience and friendliness are assets.    

• Election workers are compensated at an hourly rate of $14.95- $16.95 depending the position assigned on Election Day.  
• All election workers will receive paid training. Training is mandatory!  
• Election workers should have reliable transportation, and be available to work on Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  

To apply:

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

• In person or by mail: Cambridge Election Commission, 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
• By email: elections2@cambridgema.gov
• By fax: 617-349-4366

Recruitment Session:

Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 5:30—8:30 p.m. Citywide Senior Center, Walter Milne Ballroom, 806 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA  

You must RSVP and submit your application by Monday, August 3, 2015 to attend the information session.   

The recruitment session is unpaid.  Attendance does not guarantee that you will be hired to work on Election Day.  

Upcoming Elections (as currently scheduled)

November 3, 2015 - Municipal Election

March 1, 2016 - Presidential Primary

September 20, 2016 - State Primary

November 8, 2016 - State/Presidential Election

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, ensures 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.