Nevada counties are recruiting people to help run voting locations during early voting and on Election Day, Nov. 3.
Election workers check in voters, help with voting equipment and assist with the work needed to open, operate and close voting locations.
Nevada law calls these workers “election board officers,” although counties commonly call them poll workers or election workers. Hiring and training happen locally.
Here’s how to become a poll worker:
Start with Power the Polls
Power the Polls can help you find poll-worker opportunities near you.
The service does not hire or appoint election workers. After finding an opportunity, you still need to complete the official process with your county election office, which handles eligibility, training, selection and placement.
Check whether you qualify
Adult election board officers are appointed from registered voters.
Nevada also allows students beginning at age 16 to serve as trainees if they meet state requirements, including U.S. citizenship, Nevada and county residency, high school enrollment, required training and approval from a parent or guardian and their school.
See where counties are hiring
Clark County is actively recruiting election workers for early voting from Oct. 17 to Oct. 30 and Election Day on Nov. 3.
Washoe County is also recruiting. On Aug. 11, its Registrar of Voters said the county had a particular need for bilingual workers and people with previous poll-worker or election experience.
Expect training and long shifts
Training is required before you work.
Clark County requires Election Department training, while Washoe requires online and in-person training depending on the position.
Election Day can also mean a long shift. Washoe County says workers should expect about 14 hours or more.
Check what the job pays
Compensation depends on the county and position.
Clark County pays $17 to $20 per hour during early voting and $200 to $250 on Election Day, plus $50 per training class.
Washoe County pays $16 to $18 per hour during early voting depending on the position and $175 to $225 on Election Day. Workers also receive $35 for required training and $25 for Election Eve setup.
Clark County also lists Spanish, Filipino and Mandarin language skills as desirable, while Washoe has specifically said it needs bilingual workers.
Ready to see what’s available near you? Find poll-worker opportunities through Power the Polls.
You can also check or update your Nevada voter registration before the Nov. 3 election.
