Apply to Work at the Polls in 2026

Sudbury; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudbury is seeking poll workers to help support elections in the community. Responsibilities include checking voters in, distributing ballots, and ensuring proper ballot handling at the machine. Volunteers or paid workers cover shifts with flexibility for closing duties.

Applicants should be registered voters and undergo required training. Selected workers may be interviewed by the Town Clerk and appointed for upcoming polls.

Qualifications

• Poll workers must be registered voters.
• Poll workers are interviewed by the Town Clerk.
• Poll workers must attend training prior to working at the polls.

Responsibilities

• Checkers – check voters in via poll pad or voter list and provide ballots.
• Ballot Box Attendant – supervise ballot box and direct voters to cast ballots into the voting machine.
• Vote tallying – review voting machine totals and count write-in and unread ballots at end of day.
• Tally tellers: 8PM – completion of tallying.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Reliable and punctual

Registered voter

Job description

To help America vote! There is a critical shortage of poll workers nationwide and Sudbury is no exception. Help strengthen our democracy, help strengthen your community, and help America vote.

What Does a Poll Worker Do?

Poll workers (election officials) are essential to the election process. Some tasks include:

• Checkers – check voters in via poll pad or voter list, provide ballot to voter
• Ballot Box Attendant – Supervises the ballot box, directs voter to cast ballot into the voting machine for their precinct
• Vote Tallying – Review voting machine totals and count write-in and unread ballots at end of day.
• Tally Tellers: 8PM – Completion of Tallying

PLEASENOTE:workers for the afternoon / full day shifts are expected to stay past the close of polls to help with closing and cleanup

Poll workers are paid for the hours they work or they can be volunteers.

Poll Worker Requirements

• Poll Workers must be registered voters.
• Poll Workers are interviewed by the Town Clerk and appointed by the Select Board.
• Poll Workers must attend training prior to working at the polls.