Election Workers

These diligent workers assist in the preparation, processing and qualification of Ballot by Mail applications. They assist with data entry of information of qualified applicants and prepare election materials and ballots for mailing. They accept, process, and sort all incoming mail as well as prepare and process the necessary paperwork related to official election mail. They must have excellent written and oral communication skills and possess the ability to organize and alphabetize. Experience in mailroom, inventory control, customer service, call center, elections processes or training preferred but not required. Must pass a criminal background check. The pay is $20.00 per hour.

The Box Truck Driver is responsible for loading, unloading, and driving 24-26 ft. box trucks with lift gates to polling sites for delivery and pickup of election equipment to Early Voting and Election Day polling sites. Valid driver's license is required and current or past CDL is desired but not required. Applicants must have experience with loading/unloading using lift gate systems. Position lasts 3-4 weeks during election periods, averaging up to 40 hours per week with possible overtime. Must pass a criminal background check and driving record check. The pay is $25.00 per hour. Flexible hours may be available.

These informative and friendly workers answer inbound calls from the general public and election workers. They provide information about voter eligibility, assist election workers with voting procedures and help voters locate polling locations. They route calls to appropriate staff members, identify and escalate priority issues and track the nature of their calls. They must have excellent written and oral communication skills and possess the ability to organize and alphabetize. Training will be provided. Bilingual (English and Spanish) skilled workers needed. Past experience in a call center, customer service, dispatcher, elections processes or training preferred but not required. Must pass a criminal background check. The pay is $20.00 per hour.

If you want to be part of Elections but your time is limited, the Election Night Central Receiving Station might be for you. CRS workers process equipment and paperwork that election workers return after polls have closed. CRS workers must arrive by 6 pm on Election Night and can expect to be finished about 11pm. Some workers must be registered voters of Travis County to handle balloting materials. Individuals who are not registered voters may carry equipment and act as file clerks/runners inside the station. You must be at least 16 years of age to work. The work can be physically demanding. The Central Receiving Station is located at 5501 Airport Blvd and the pay is $20.00 per hour.

These elite election workers serve for an extended 12-day period (minus state holidays) at one of the early voting locations in Travis County. Workers will check in voters and provide assistance with voting equipment as needed. Workers must be registered to vote in Travis County, able to attend an in-person, hands-on training class, and available to work the full 12-day period. The ability to speak both English and Spanish is a plus! Multiple locations and shifts are available. Must pass a criminal background check. Positions pay $20.00 to $22.00 per hour.

Election Day poll workers have duties similar to those of early voting workers, but everything happens in one day. Working on Election Day is long and often intense, but very rewarding. Poll Workers will check in voters and assist voters with voting equipment as needed. Workers must also be registered to vote in Travis County, able to attend any required training prior to Election Day, and available to work from 6 am to 8 pm or until the polls close. The ability to speak both English and Spanish is a plus! Multiple locations are available. The pay is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour.

Field Support Technicians work under Senior Support Technicians to assist polling sites with technical and procedural issues during Early Voting and Election Day. This is an entry level technical support position with no prior experience required, but elections and/or technical support experience is desirable. These workers also assist the Training Department as needed. Strong customer service skills are necessary and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. is required. Experience with mobile devices and apps is required. A valid driver's license is required. These workers must use their own personal vehicle to visit sites and will be reimbursed mileage. Training on elections procedures, operation of the electronic voting equipment, election law, and troubleshooting techniques will be provided. Must pass a criminal background check and driving record check. The pay is $20.00 per hour.

Senior Support Technicians assist in the preparation and testing of electronic voting equipment. They also support deliver and set up of voting equipment at polling locations. During Early Voting and Election Day, these workers are part of a rapid response team assigned to support polling locations, providing on-site technical support and supply replenishment. They also manage a small number of Field Support Technicians. Excellent Customer service skills are necessary and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. is required. Experience with mobile devices and apps is required. A valid driver's license is required. Training on elections procedures, operation of the electronic voting equipment, election law, and troubleshooting techniques will be provided. Must pass a criminal background check and driving record check. The pay is $22.00 per hour.

These safety-conscious and methodical workers prepare supply boxes, load equipment and materials onto vans, and deliver and retrieve materials to and from election day and early voting polling locations. Workers must be 18 years of age or older, have a valid Texas Driver's License, have a good driving record, be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly, and be able to drive and operate a cargo van. This job requires the ability to accurately complete paperwork, present oneself in a professional manner, and display courteous customer service. He or she must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. The pay is $20.00 per hour.

Assists in general instruction of elections curriculum and training materials. Must be able to lead small groups of election officials and workers in training. Must be available to work full time hours, variable schedules, and split shifts, including nights and weekends. Excellent public speaking skills, computer knowledge and written communication skills are required. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. repeatedly. Experience in elections process, customer service, teaching, or training preferred but not required. May be deployed in the field to support polling places during Early Voting and Election Day. Must pass a criminal background check. The pay is $20.00 per hour.