About this role
Multiple Job Openings for:
POLL WORKER
in the
Clerk/Auditor Elections Division
Part Time: $16.40 per hour/No Benefits
Performs a variety of routine, detail oriented, working level duties associated with Elections, to fulfill statutory obligations of the County Clerk/Auditor. Hired to work on an as needed basis during election periods.
Attends mandatory training sessions prior to each election; Ensures that work is conducted in a non-partisan way and in accordance with Utah Election Law; Follows verbal and written procedures and documents activities appropriately; Assist in the accurate processing of ballots; Performs various tasks essential to the voting process, including but not limited to: opening and closing voting centers, interacting with voters, operating election equipment, and handling/processing ballots.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
AND
- One (1) year customer service or related volunteer experience
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Special Qualifications:
-Must be able to stand/sit for up to 17 hours.
-Must be at least 18 years of age.
-Must be a citizen or a naturalized citizen (or eligible to work in US).
-Must be able to stay neutral with others about political beliefs and opinions.
-Must be able to adapt to changing priorities.
-Must be able to remain calm under pressure.
-Must be able to respond quickly to staffing availability inquiries.
-Must be able to lift 20-50 pounds to open and close voting centers or process ballots.
Only applications submitted online by
February 15th, 2026 will be accepted.
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.
Other facts
About Washington County
The mission of the Washington County District Attorney’s Office is: Seeking justice and protecting our community. Seeking justice means ensuring that every decision we make and every action we take meets the highest legal and ethical standards in order to promote justice and equity. Protecting our community means ensuring that our decisions promote public safety.
Washington County is the safest urban county in Oregon and one of the safest urban counties on the west coast. All members of the Washington County District Attorney’s Office act with this mission statement as their guiding principle.
What you'll do
- Poll Workers perform various tasks essential to the voting process, including opening and closing voting centers, interacting with voters, and processing ballots. They must ensure that work is conducted in a non-partisan manner and in accordance with Utah Election Law.
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