Manchester Seeking Election Day Polling Place Workers

MANCHESTER, CT — Manchester's elections officials are looking for folks to work at the local polling places on Election Day.

Here are guidelines released on Tuesday:

The Manchester Registrars of Voters are always looking for good people who care about their community, who want to ensure that each vote counts, and who want each voter to have the best possible voting experience.

This is an opportunity to fulfill an important civic duty and to get paid as well.

The Town of Manchester is accepting applications for paid election officials at the polls for the upcoming Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 and any other future elections. It is one long, but very satisfying day as you assist in the ultimate democratic right and process—voting. A copy of the various positions is enclosed.

Before you apply, here is some information you should consider:

You must be a US Citizen and Manchester resident. Most of the positions are Full-Day positions, which mean you must arrive at the polling location at 5:15 am and stay until the close of the poll. The polls usually close at 8:00 pm, but can stay open later if voters are still in line at 8:00 pm. Most poll workers have some paperwork to complete and then are free to leave, approximately 30 minutes after the close of the poll.

Following the completion of an application, and an intake interview, a two-hour training class must be completed by all poll workers before the election. Certain positions will require more extensive training.

All poll workers must have a current email address and telephone number in order to be contacted regarding work.

Detailed program brochures and registration information is available online at www.townofmanchester.org
by clicking one of the links: Latest News, Press Releases, or Human Resources – Working the Polls on Election Day 2016. Information can be picked up at Town Hall Human Resources Department or Customer Service Center.

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