Become an Election Day Worker

State and County election officials work hard all year to ensure that elections are secure and run smoothly, but we can’t do it alone.  Poll managers play an important role in conducting fair and impartial elections.

Poll Worker:

Duties

• Process Voters

• Be of service to Voters in the polling place

• Manages the Curbside voting process

• Assist in opening and closing the polling location

• Work with all Poll Workers to ensure a smooth election process

• Available to work a minimum of 14 hours on Election Day (6:00am to 8:00pm Approximately)

Qualifications

Poll Manager’s Oath:

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am duly qualified, according to the Constitution of this State, to exercise the duties of the office to which I have been appointed, and that I will, to the best of my ability, discharge the duties thereof, and preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of this State and of the United States. So, help me God.” (Article III, Section 26, S.C. Constitution) (SC Code §7-13-72)

• Poll Managers (18 years of age or older) MUST be registered to vote in South Carolina.

• Any 16 or 17-year-old can apply to be a Poll Manager Assistant.

• Clerks must be a registered voter in the county in which they are serving or an adjoining county.

• Poll Managers may not be a candidate or the spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister of a candidate at any polling place where the candidate’s name appears on the ballot.

Poll Manager’s Roles: (Managers will serve in various roles on election day)

Clerk- The clerk is the lead poll manager and supervises the polling place.  It is the clerk’s job to assign roles, arrange the polling place, monitor the flow of traffic, maintain an orderly voting process, complete paperwork, ensure equipment is returned, and ensure state law policies and procedures are  followed. Completes opening and closing checklists.

Poll Managers and Poll Manager’s Assistant (One 16 or 17-year-old assistant, students) All managers are assigned to a polling place and are responsible for the operation of the polling place under the direction of the Clerk.

The goal of a poll manager is to provide a positive experience for voters while following procedures.  Poll managers must remember that security, accountability, and customer service are key.

Assistant Clerk - Poll managers in training to be future clerks.  Also, assist Clerks in whatever capacity needed during elections.

Paid positions are now open and Richland County need your help.  Elections in Richland County cannot be conducted without these dedicated public servants.

Poll Manager and Student Poll Manager’s Pay:  $135.00

Assistant Clerk’s Pay: $135.00 (During major Elections, some locations will have Assistant Clerks assigned)

Clerk’s Pay: $195.00

A bonus Stipend of up to $50.00 for all County and Statewide elections.

All workers will be paid within 45 days of the election day or subsequent runoff.

Poll Manager Training:

Training is required for All Poll Workers & Polling Location Technicians

Poll Managers must be trained prior to every election.  Clerks are required to take additional training.  Training dates will be available 30 days out from an Election.

Online Poll Worker Interest Form

Apply to be a Poll Worker https://richlandonline.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/richlandcountygovcareers/details/Poll-Worker_R689?q=poll+worker

For more information contact the Election Division at Election.worker@richlandcountysc.gov 

or our main office line 803-576-2240.

Training before EVERY election is required for ALL Positions.

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