Administrative Specialist III (Elections Specialist Lead)
King County
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Election Day Poll Official
Metro Nashville
Election Commission
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Salary
Not specified
Type
Part Time
More Other jobs →Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This seasonal role involves working as a poll official on Election Day in Nashville, helping manage voting stations, verify voters, and assist with ballots to ensure smooth elections.
It's a one-day commitment from early morning to evening, paying $150 plus training pay.
Ideal for reliable locals who enjoy community service, are detail-oriented, and can handle a full day of standing and interacting with people.
Key Requirements
- At least 16 years old and a resident of Davidson County
- Registered voter in Davidson County if 18 or older
- Able to complete mandatory online training
- Available to work from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (or longer if needed) on Election Day
- Provide own transportation to training and assigned polling location
- Able to read and write in English
- Not an elected official, candidate, close relative of a candidate, or supervised by one
Full Job 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 are NOT eligible to work:
Note: The following are NOT eligible to work:
Elected OfficialsCandidates on the ballot or close relatives of a candidatePersons working directly under the supervision of an elected official on the ballotWe 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.
Qualifications A registered Davidson County voter (if 18 or older)At least 16 years old and a resident of Davidson CountyMust be able to complete mandatory online trainingMust 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 DayMust provide own transportation to and from training and assigned work locationMust be able to read and write in the English languageAPPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ON LINE AT:https://www.nashville.gov/voteQUESTIONS:Visit https://www.nashville.gov/Election-Commission/Poll-Officials/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspxEmail helpvote@nashville.govCall Election Staffing & Training Department at 615-862-4372
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