Election Inspector

Town of Natick; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full day stipend

Half day stipend

Job summary

Town of Natick seeks Election Inspectors to support voters and ensure a welcoming, organized polling place. You will check in voters with Poll Pad, verify information, announce names and party where relevant, issue ballots, and guide voters to booths while maintaining security and confidentiality.

Training is provided, with emphasis on following procedures, teamwork, and respectful, impartial service to the public during Election Day activities.

Qualifications

• Training is provided to prepare you for your role.
• Comfortable using tablet-based technology and following procedures.
• Ability to interact with voters in a courteous, respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check in voters using the Poll Pad.
• Verify voter information and follow established check-in procedures.
• Announce voter names and, during Primary Elections, announce the voter's party.
• Issue the correct ballot to each voter.
• During Primary Elections, confirm party selection for unenrolled voters and record it.
• Guide voters through the polling place and direct to booths.
• Answer questions and provide helpful, courteous assistance.
• Help maintain an organized and orderly polling environment.
• Follow election laws, procedures, and instructions from election officials.
• Protect the security and confidentiality of materials and voter information.
• At close of voting, provide Poll Pad totals to the Election Warden.
• Work cooperatively with the Election Warden and other workers.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Tablet technology

Procedures following

Friendly

Team player

Respectful & impartial

Job description

Make a Difference on Election Day

We are looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who are comfortable working with technology, enjoy helping others, and can follow established election procedures. Election Inspectors play an important role in supporting voters and helping the polling place operate effectively. As an Election Inspector, you will be part of a team dedicated to providing voters with a welcoming, organized, and professional voting experience.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome and check in voters using the Poll Pad.
• Verify voter information and follow established check-in procedures.
• Announce voter names and, during Primary Elections, announce the voter's party.
• Issue the correct ballot to each voter.
• During Primary Elections, confirm party selection for unenrolled voters and accurately record that selection.
• Guide voters through the polling place, including directing them to available voting booths.
• Answer general questions and provide helpful, courteous assistance to voters.
• Help maintain an organized and orderly polling environment.
• Follow election laws, procedures, and instructions provided by election officials.
• Protect the security and confidentiality of election materials and voter information.
• At the close of voting, provide Poll Pad totals to the Election Warden.
• Work cooperatively with the Election Warden and other election workers throughout the day.

What Makes a Great Election Inspector?

We’re Looking For People Who Are

• Dependable and punctual
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Comfortable learning and using tablet-based technology
• Able to follow procedures carefully and accurately
• Friendly, patient, and comfortable assisting the public
• Able to work as part of a team
• Committed to treating every voter respectfully and impartially

Training is provided to prepare you for your role and ensure you feel confident and ready to serve voters on Election Day.

Schedule & Compensation

Election Dates : November 3, 2026 & March 30, 2027

• Full Day - (6:30 A.M. - Close) - Full Day Stipend $210.00
• Half Day - (6:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. or 1:30 P.M. - Close) - Half Day Stipend $105.00

EOE