Volunteer - Officer of Elections

Pole Green Park; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of Officers of Election in Virginia and play a vital role in the democratic process. This opportunity allows you to ensure fair elections by assisting voters, managing polling places, and upholding electoral integrity. As a volunteer, you will receive training, gain valuable experience, and contribute to your community. Your commitment is essential as you work from 5:00 a.m. until the last ballot is counted on Election Day. If you are passionate about democracy and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Virginia.
• Must be 18 years old by the next general election.

Responsibilities

• Assist in certifying votes and issuing ballots.
• Set up and close the polls, ensuring a fair election.

Skills

Commitment to electoral process

Ability to assist voters

Basic understanding of voting equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voting equipment

Job description

The 2024 Presidential Primary and General Election are fast approaching. If you are interested in making history with our elite team of Officers of Election, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

This is a sworn appointment by the Hanover County Electoral Board. The volunteer enforces and safeguards the election process by the Virginia Code § 24.2 to ensure a fair and impartial election. This will include but is not limited to:

1. Assisting in certifying the number of votes cast at the precinct
2. Attending all required training
3. Demonstrating voting equipment
4. Issuing ballots to voters
5. Setting up and closing the polls

The Hanover County Electoral Board is responsible for conducting elections in our county. The County of Hanover currently operates 37 voting precincts.

Approximately 200 election officials serve during each election held in the county representing the Democratic and Republican parties.

Election officials must provide their own transportation to and from the polls on Election Day.

Minimum Requirements:

To become an Officer of Election in Hanover County, you must:

1. Be a United States citizen
2. Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia
3. Be 18 years old by the next general election
4. Have had your voting rights restored if you have ever been convicted of a felony
5. Have had your capacity restored if you have ever been declared mentally incapacitated in a Circuit Court.

Those appointed must be:

1. Qualified voters of the Commonwealth of Virginia
2. Committed to the electoral process
3. Available to serve the entire time the polls are open on Election Day.

Hours:

5:00 a.m. until the last ballot is counted.

1. The polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2. All election officials must report to the polls at 5:00 a.m. and remain until results are reported to the Hanover County Electoral Board after the polls close at 7:00 p.m.

Location:

Every effort is made to assign election officials to a polling place in which they vote or as close to their home as possible.

Training:

1. Election officials are required to attend instructional training prior to each election to receive the most up-to-date information available to assist them in their duties at the polls.
2. No special education or experience necessary.
3. We will train you. Training sessions are held in the month prior to each election. The General Registrar staff will schedule you to attend a training session.