Elections Worker

Performs administrative and technical support in the office of the Chatham County Board of Elections. The employee is responsible for a variety of elections day functions as outlined below. 
 
*Please note: 

• The Board of Elections submits a list of recommended applicants to the political parties for review. Chief Judges are appointed by Elections Office staff.
• Pay ranges from $13.50 - $15.00 per hour depending on the position. 
• Election day rates: Pay on election day (only) is a flat amount depending on position. Chief Judges earn $265/day. Party Judges earn $225/day. Election Assistants earn $210/day.

**NOTE** Must have residence in Chatham County, North CarolinaChief Judge:

• Contact polling sites to make arrangements for setting up and conducting each election.
• Contacts the two precinct judges and assistants to confirm their availability to work prior to each election.
• Coordinates meetings for planning and set-up of polling sites.
• Pick up voting supplies the day before elections and returns them afterward. 
• Oversee assigned polling location, including making job assignments, ballot inventories, and problem resolution.

Party Judge:

• Works closely with Chief Judges to ensure a successful election. 
• Responsible for conducting the election in the absence of the Chief Judge.
• Signs off on all documents and serves on a panel to resolve any challenges.
• Will assist the Chief Judges with setting up and closing the precincts. 
• Will assist with counting of votes and securing the building.

Elections Assistant

• Responsible for registered voter check-in.
• Assisting with curbside voting.
• Provides correct ballots to voters and directs them to the correct voting unit. 
• Serves at the discretion and direction of the Chief Judge.

High School diploma or equivalent. 

• Organization and attention to detail;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisor, the public, and other employees;
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of varying backgrounds;
• Ability to learn thorough knowledge of registration and voting procedures and of the maintenance and protection of voting registration lists and records;        
• Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; 
• Ability to multi-task;
• Ability to operate both standard and specialized office and computer equipment; 
• Ability to work in a political environment in a non-partisan manner at all times; 
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy and
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.