Get Involved

Learn how you can play a vital role in supporting democracy by becoming a temporary election worker to help the Salt Lake County Clerk's Election Division!

There are a variety of ways to get involved - Check out the sections below to learn more.

Explore Opportunities

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Working the Polls

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Processing Ballots

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Office Support Staff

Working the Polls

Are you interested in becoming a Poll Worker?

Poll Workers are the welcoming faces at our Vote Centers, ensuring every eligible voter has a positive and accessible voting experience. As representatives of the Clerk's Office, Poll Workers assist with voter check-in, registration, and the use of voting equipment. They play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and accessibility of the voting process.

Responsibilities:

Set up and take down voting equipment (up to 50 pounds).
Follow strict procedures outlined by State Law and County Policy.
Remain neutral on political matters while assisting voters of all backgrounds.
Guide and teach voters how to use voting machines.

Requirements:

Be a registered voter in Salt Lake County.
Be at least 18 years old (or 16 and pre-registered to vote).
Family members of current candidates are not eligible to serve.

Time Commitments:

Attend a two-hour, in-person training session the week before the election.
Dedicate two hours the day before the election for equipment and signage setup.
Work from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 10:00 p.m. on Election Day.

In accordance with Election Law, all Election Workers will receive a monetary stipend for their service.

Watch the video below to learn more about what happens in a vote center and the vital work of poll workers.

If you're interested in becoming a poll worker or learning more, follow the link below and fill out the questionnaire for our team to reach out to you when we need poll workers.

Processing Ballots

Help ensure every vote counts by joining our Ballot Processing team!

Each ballot must be carefully verified and prepared before being scanned. As a Ballot Opener or Tabulator, you'll play a hands-on role in ensuring the accuracy and security of the election process.

Key Details:

Positions are active during election cycles, starting up to three weeks before an election and continuing until up to two weeks after.
Standard working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Hours may be extended or reduced, depending on the volume of ballots received.

Watch the video below to learn more about the ballot processing steps and get an inside look at the work involved.

If you're interested in helping process ballots or learning more, click the button below and fill out the questionnaire for our team to reach out to you when we are hiring.

Office Support Staff

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Provide behind-the-scenes support by joining our temporary Office Support Staff team.

Office Support Staff assist with data entry of voter registrations, answer public inquiries, and work alongside the Clerk's full-time team to ensure the election process runs smoothly.

Key Details:

Assignments can begin up to 45 days before an election and extend up to two weeks after.
Standard working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Hours may vary based on workload, with extended hours likely near and on Election Day.

Office Support Staff play an essential role in keeping the administrative side of elections running efficiently.

If you're interested in working in the office with us, click the button to fill out the questionnaire below and our team will reach out when we're hiring office staff.