Make sure you are eligible to serve as an election worker You can serve as an election worker if you meet these requirements: You are 16 years old or older

You are a registered voter in the State of Michigan, if you are 18 years old or older

You are not a candidate or a member of a candidates immediate family

You are not an election challenger appointed by a political party or qualified group or organization

You are not a member of the local Board of Canvassers

You have not been convicted of a felony or election crime

Make sure you can perform the duties The ability to move and lift more than 20 pounds

The ability to deal with the public in a courteous, patient, and efficient manner

The ability to sustain long periods of sitting and standing throughout the day

The ability to attend all required training

The ability to work at any polling location within the city limits

The ability to work for at least 15 hours; from 6:00 am until after 8:00 pm.

8:00 pm. Computer skills preferred You can see full Election Worker Job Descriptions for more info.

Review pay rate information While working on election day is a great way to serve your community, you also get paid. Here's a look at how you'll be compensated: INSPECTORS $165 for election day service

$180 for E-Pollbook Workers

$10-$20 for each training session attended CHAIRPERSONS $200 for election day service

$10-$20 for each training session attended

Visit our office and fill out an application You'll find our address in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you an application and answer all of your questions. We'll make sure we have everything we need to process your application before you leave.

We'll contact you for training We'll schedule your training session to get you ready for Election Day.