Poll Worker Informational and Signup Session

The elections department is looking to hire multiple inspectors for the upcoming November 5th Presidential Election and will be holding a brief information session where you can learn some basic knowledge of the polls. You will also be filling out your paperwork to become an employee, please bring your ID as well as a passport, social security card or birth certificate in order to fill out your I9 paper work. You must be a registered voter in Massachusetts not necessarily Somerville.

The hours the polls are open to voters are from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday November 5th.

The workday begins at 6:30 AM for poll workers and ends after the polls close at 8:00 PM, typically inspectors leave the polls anywhere between 8pm and 9pm.

During the day, each poll worker receives a 2-hour break. It is left up to the Warden at each polling location to divide the breaks up throughout the day.

The Warden oversees the Precinct making sure everything is set up correctly, all regulations are followed, and all materials are returned to City Hall at the end of the day. Inspectors are given direction from the warden the morning of election in addition to a small introduction at the info session.

The Inspectors may check off the names as voters check in, assist at the voting machine, greet voters. The Inspectors also assist in setting up and the break down of the precinct. The compensation is $225.00 for the day.

You can download the packet to sign up below.