Gwinnett County is in the process of recruiting poll officials for the 2016 Presidential Election Cycle. Poll officials will be needed to staff 156 Election Day polls, 8-10 Satellite voting locations and additional citizens will need to be hired to work in the office on election night. Throughout the year approximately 6,000 to 8,000 citizens will be needed.
Position pay ranges from $75.00 to $310.00 dependent upon positon appointed to.
The requirements are:
· Must be a U.S. Citizen
· Must be a Citizen of the State of Georgia
· Must be a Citizen of Gwinnett County
· Must be 16 years of age
· Must not have been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude
· Must not have been adjudicated to be mentally incompetent
Online training is required of every poll official, and those appointed to management positions must additionally attend in-person training, therefore, access to a computer and transportation is also required.
Anyone interested must visit the Gwinnett County website and click on the Human Resources Link, then Job Opportunities and then Election Poll Official to complete the online application process. At the site is a more detailed job description and pay scale.
Thank you
Lynn Ledford | Elections Director | Gwinnett County Board of Registrations & Elections | Physical Address – 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200 | Mailing Address – 75 Langley Drive | Lawrenceville, GA 30046 | 678-226-7210