Elections Worker

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Eureka, NV
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: 052026-ELWO
Department: Clerk/Recorder
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description
Summary of Job Purpose:

Poll Worker assist's the Clerk Recorder during the voting season.

Examples of Duties
Essential Functions: The class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skill.

• Performs election-related tasks and specific duties.
• Attend poll worker training;
• Provides extended hours of service for voter registration and early voting during Primary, General, and special elections;
• Assist Same Day Registers (SDR); provides ballots to SDR's;
• Maintains and ensures security of all election equipment;
• Set up and closes polling locations, Ensure no one is campaigning within 100' of the polling location;
• Ensure the voting area is secure and voters feel comfortable that their vote will remain private;
• Processes voters as they arrive to vote, including signature verification; Determine if the voter can vote by machine or paper; and
• Secure all ballots, Transports election equipment and ballots to the Counting Board.

Qualifications
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:

• Be a registered voter in Nevada.
• Be able to read, write and speak English.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, bend and have manual/physical dexterity.
• Be able to get transportation to the Eureka County Court house for training and to the polling place.
• Remain nonpartisan while working at the polls and to have patience and the ability to be courteous and respectful with the public and coworkers.

Physical/Mental Demands & Working Environment: The physical/mental requirement described herein are repetitive of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully.
The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Strength, dexterity, and coordination to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper or reports, references, and other materials. Some reaching for items above and below desk level. Some reaching, bending, squatting, and stooping to access files and records is necessary. Light lifting (up to 35 pounds) is occasionally required. Able to transport and maneuver signage to outside locations. Ability to
This position is not eligible for benefits.