Poll Workers
Poll Worker Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be a registered voter in the State of Alabama
- Must reside in Jefferson County
- Must attend mandatory poll worker trainings. No exceptions
- Cannot be a member of a candidate’s family
- Cannot be convicted of a felony
- Must be able to work Election Day from 6:00 a.m. until closing process has been finalized
Poll Worker Duties
- Prepare, open, and close the polling place location
- Distribute and receive official ballots for voters
- Assist voters in every aspect of the voting process
Poll Worker Stipends
- Chief Inspector – $200.00
- Assistant Chief Inspector – $150.00
- Clerk – $ 150.00
- ½ day Clerk – $ 75.00
Student Poll Worker Internship Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of the election
- Must reside in Jefferson County
- Recommendation of a principal or other school official
- Must be enrolled in a public high school, an accredited private high school, or home instruction program and be classified as a junior or senior of the equivalent
Student Poll Worker Duties
- Shall be determined by the county elections officials
- Must attend training before duties can be performed
- Shall be under the supervision of the Chief Inspector while performing their duties
- Cannot determine qualifications of a voter in the event a voter is challenged
- Cannot operate or perform maintenance of any voting equipment*
*Students may utilize electronic pollbooks since they are not considered voting equipment
** Student poll worker internships is an unpaid position.