Election Workers typically arrive to work by 6:00 AM and leave around 8:00 PM on Election Day.
The Election Office will try to assign you to work in your home precinct; but will assign you to a Polling Location based on the needs of the county.
Election Workers, as well as all voters, are encouraged to vote prior to Election Day, either by mail or during the early voting period. If you are assigned to work in your home precinct, you may cast your ballot on Election Day.
No. All Election Workers are required to remain at their assigned location for the duration of the workday. Election Workers are advised to bring all the necessary food and snacks they will need throughout the day.
Once you have worked an election, you are an Active Election Worker, and do not need to reapply each year. However, you will have to complete all required training and exams before every election.
You will be notified by the Elections Office regarding your Election Worker position, training schedule and assigned Polling Location.
Family members may work in the same polling location.
Per Florida Statute (FS 102.014), Election Workers are required to complete specialized training based on their assigned Election Worker position to accommodate the needs of voters during Early Voting and Election Day.
Yes. All Election Workers are required to pass all exams and hands-on Lab training.
No. Only Indian River County registered voters are eligible to work as Election Workers.
Each election has its own work requirements. You are not guaranteed the same position or to work but will be considered upon request and availability.