Election Workers

Election WorkerWarden: The Warden is the Chief Election Officer at the polling place with responsibility for supervising and monitoring the work of the other election officers. The Warden maintains order, prevents interference with the voting process, ensures that all required materials are available, assists voters, and oversees the accurate completion of all election forms.Clerk: The Clerk keeps a record of all facts relating to the election proceedings and notes any unusual happenings during the conduct of the election. The Clerk assumes the responsibilities of the Warden in the Warden's absence.Inspector: Inspectors perform election duties under the direction of the Warden and Clerk, including but not limited to, checking voters' names at the Check-In and Check-Out Tables, and handing ballots to voters.Tabulation Center Inspector:The tabulation center inspectors perform duties, including but not limited to, tallying and sorting ballots. These inspectors will be assigned to work at the election tabulation site and should be available to work from 7:30 p.m. to approximately 12 a.m. on Election Day.Minimum Requirements:Be available to work Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the assigned polling place or 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the election tabulation center;Dedication, efficiency, patience, and friendliness are assets.Rate: (rate depending on position assigned on election day)$22.50/hr - Warden & Clerk position$19.70/hr - Inspector positionApplication Procedure: Fill out the Election Worker Application and return it to the Cambridge Election Commission:In person or by mail: Cambridge Election Commission, 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139By email: elections@cambridgema.govBy fax: 617-349-4366