As a Precinct Official, you will work at one of Jones County’s 7 polling places and/or Early Voting site. Precinct Officials set up supplies and voting equipment, assist voters, verify their registration, issue ballots and manage crowds. Precinct Officials are assigned to positions based on their strengths, interests, and experience.

YES! All Precinct Officials are required by law to attend training prior to each election.

Early Voting Precinct Officials are paid an hourly rate.

Election Day Precinct Officials are paid a flat rate for attending training, setting up before Election Day, and working on Election Day.  Precinct Officials earn $175-$220 per election.

The compensation varies with your job assignment. 

Must be a Jones County registered voter (or become registered if eligible).

Must not be a candidate or relative of a candidate in the election.

Must not be an elected government official, hold office with a political party, or be a manager or treasurer for a candidate or political party.

Must not serve at the same polling place as a spouse, child, spouse of a child, sister, or brother.

Must have reliable transportation to and from the polling place.

Must not promote or discuss any candidate, political party, policy or cause while working on Election Day.

Must work all day (6 a.m. to approximately 9 p.m.) if assigned to work on Election Day.

Must attend all required training before each election.

Must work on Election Day to receive payment for attending training.

Must work assigned schedule if assigned to work Early Voting.