THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO HIRE 6,000 ELECTION DAY WORKERS FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is seeking civic-minded people to serve as poll workers during the November 6th General Presidential Election.  View a full list of job opportunities here: http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/job-opportunities.aspx.

Poll worker applications and job descriptions are available for download online.  They are also available at municipal buildings and in all public libraries throughout the County.  The Board of Elections is looking for the best, most reliable Election Day workforce as possible to help administer a fair, transparent and smooth election day.

Poll workers earn $172.10 for their service, which includes; successfully completing a poll worker training class, attending a meeting the night before the election, and working Election Day from 5:30 a.m. until about 8:00 p.m.

Poll workers must be at least 17 years of age and registered to vote in Cuyahoga County.  State law does not allow convicted felons to serve as poll workers.

Bilingual and Republican poll workers are always in demand.  Each of the county’s 1,063 precincts requires two Democrat and two Republican poll workers to ensure political balance during the voting process.

Applicants may apply on-line at www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us or call the Board of Elections Poll Worker Department at 216-443-3277.