Election Day Poll Official

Position Description

The Davidson County Election Commission is hiring seasonal Poll Officials for Election Day:

Officer--Manages and leads a precinct team, while supporting all of the other Poll Official positions

Special Clerk--Facilitates voting by Provisional ballot

Machine Operator--Prepares voting machine, enabling a voter to cast a ballot

Precinct Registrar--Operates the Electronic Poll Book to verify voter, before voter is sent to voting machine

Reservist--Covers both Machine Operator and Precinct Registrar job duties and is willing to travel to a wide range of locations in Davidson County

Poll Officials are paid $150 per Election Day worked and $30 per mandatory online training class completed.

Note: The following areNOTeligible to work:

• Elected Officials

• Candidates on the ballot or close relatives of a candidate

• Persons working directly under the supervision of an elected official on the ballot

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to HR @ 615-862-8800.

Minimum Qualifications

• A registered Davidson County voter (if 18 or older)

• At least 16 years old and a resident of Davidson County

• Must be able to complete mandatory online training

• Must be available to work 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (or until the last voter has voted and all precinct work is completed) on Election Day

• Must provide own transportation to and from training and assigned work location

• Must be able to read and write in the English language

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ON LINE AT:

https://www.nashville.gov/vote

QUESTIONS:

• Visit https://www.nashville.gov/Election-Commission/Poll-Officials/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx

• Email helpvote@nashville.gov

• Call Election Staffing & Training Department at 615-862-4372