Salary/Pay Rate:$21.44 Per Hour (Early Voting Days) | $300 Election Days
Posted Date:10/30/2025 12:07 PM
Why Apply?
Your community needs you! By staffing a polling location, you’ll help ensure fair and efficient elections while witnessing democracy in action firsthand. Plus, you’ll earn:
$21.44 per hour during in-person early voting days
$300 for working on Election Day
Serving as a poll worker is a rewarding way to contribute to your town, your state, and your country.
Who Can Apply?
You can serve as a poll worker in New Jersey if you:
Are a United States citizen and a resident of New Jersey
Are a registered voter in New Jersey
Are able to work the full Election Day (5:15 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
Have completed the mandatory training class
Citizens of all ages are encouraged to apply — including high school and college students who are at least 16 years old (note: 16- and 17-year-olds are not required to be registered voters).
Training
All poll workers must attend a mandatory training class before working. Training ensures you’re prepared to assist voters and support the election process with confidence.
You can also contact the Essex County Board of Elections directly:
📞 862-234-4321 or 862-234-4464
📍 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Building
495 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 145
Newark, NJ 07102
