New Jersey residents interested in earning extra money while serving their community can now apply to be poll workers for the upcoming Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Primary Election and early voting period. The New Jersey Division of Elections is partnering with counties across the state to appeal to residents, who can earn $21.43 per hour on in-person early voting days and $300 on Primary Election Day as poll workers.
"Poll workers play a vital role in our election process. Each year, we need our New Jersey citizens to be a part of our great democracy to serve their community and our state by working at a polling location," said New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way. "Poll workers help our elections run smoothly, ensuring that every eligible voter can cast their vote during early voting or on Election Day."
"New Jersey counties are currently recruiting poll workers to staff polling locations for the 2024 Primary Election," said Acting Director of the Division of Elections Donna Barber. "Across our state, we will need thousands of New Jersey citizens to serve as poll workers. It’s a great way to earn money while serving your community."
Citizens are encouraged to submit an application through Pollworker.NJ.Gov.
Possible work dates for the Primary Election include:
- In-person Early Voting Period: Wednesday, May 29 – Sunday, June 2, 2024
- Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
To qualify as a poll worker in New Jersey, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a United States citizen and a resident of New Jersey.
- Be a registered voter in the county in which they reside.
- Be at least 16 years of age. College and high school students are encouraged to apply (those under 18 years of age will work limited hours per shift and do not have to be registered to vote. Contact your County Board of Elections for further information).
- Not be running as a candidate in this election.
