College Students

Become a Poll Worker

In Bexar County

Poll Worker compensation starts at $15/hr

Get Involved As A Bexar County Poll Worker!

The first step in the process is to complete the  Youth Do Vote Election Clerk Interest Form!

The information you provide will help the Youth Do Vote team determine which vote centers will be more convenient for you and how to match you with an election judge.

Election Clerk Interest Form

Compensation for Bexar County poll workers

Election Clerks

$15/hr

Alternative Election Judges

$16/hr

Election Judges

$17/hr

College Students

Serve as an Election Clerk

Once a student reaches the age of 18, they may work as a regular Election Clerk. Each vote center is generally staffed with a Presiding Election Judge, Alternate Election Judge, and at least one Election Clerk. View the requirements and job descriptions of position below!

Election Clerk

Receives training and assignments from the Election Judge

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Alternate Judge

Guards the purity of the Election and steps in as judge when the Presiding Election Judge is not available.

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Presiding Judge

Administers the election in accordance with the Texas Election Code.

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Election Technician

Contact julian.olguin@bexar.org at Bexar County Elections Department.

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Training for Election Clerk Positions

In-person:

In-person training is at Bexar County Elections Department. 

 
Online option:

https://pollworkertraining.sos.texas.gov/

**Once you complete the online training, email a copy of your certificate of completion to eltraining@bexar.org. Also, keep a copy for your records. Should you complete the online training you do NOT need to attend the face-to-face training.

In-person:
In-person training is at Bexar County Elections Department.
Online option:

https://pollworkertraining.sos.texas.gov/

**Once you complete the online training, email a copy of your certificate of completion to eltraining@bexar.org. Also, keep a copy for your records. Should you complete the online training you do NOT need to attend the face-to-face training.

* For more information check out the official Bexar County Elections Department’s Apply as an Election Official page.

Apply Now

**To work for the Bexar County Elections Department, send completed application to eltraining@bexar.org

Steps to Apply

Bexar County Elections

Fill out the Election Clerk Interest Form

Filling out Youth Do Vote’s Election Clerk Interest Form will help make sure that you are matched with an election judge and placed in a polling location that needs you!

Election Clerk Interest Form

View the Election Clerk Job Descriptions, Requirements, & Duties

Make sure to view the information on the various potions available. 

Election Clerk Potitions

Complete the Bexar County Elections Department Application

Complete the Bexar County Elections Department’s applicaiton! Send the completed application to eltraining@bexar.org
Election Officials Application

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Election Judges are important because they help insure that elections are accurate, secure and accessible. They also hire the poll workers that make the election process run smoothly for everyone!
Youth Do Vote is here to help match you with Election Judges and open poll worker positions! We want to help you to get involved with Bexar County Elections Department! Contact us with any questions or support needs.
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Election Clerk

Job Description

Primary Duty

  • Receives training and assignments from the Election Judge

 

Requirements and Responsibilities

  • Must be a registered voter in Bexar County
  • Called to duty by Judge
  • Not required, but is encouraged to attend certification class and/or information classes for particular election

Alternate Judge

Job Description

Primary Duties

  • To guard the purity of the Election
  • To step in as judge when the Presiding Election Judge is not available

 

Requirements and Responsibilities

  • Registered voter in the precinct in which you are to serve
  • Attend certification class and pass test by 70% (approximate time to completion: 8 hours)
  • Remain certified by taking a test every two years and passing with a 70% score
  • Class attendance before the election, when applicable
  • Visit vote center the day before the election
  • Pick up of supplies at the Elections Warehouse, when applicable
  • Return the supplies the night of the election to a designated Regional Sending Site, when applicable

Presiding Judge

Job Description

Primary Duty

  • To administer the election in accordance with the Texas Election Code

 

Requirements and Responsibilities

  • Registered voter in the precinct in which you are to serve
  • Attend certification class and pass test by 70% (approximate time to completion: 8 hours)
  • Remain certified by taking a test every two years and passing with a 70% score
  • Class attendance before the election, when applicable
  • Visit vote center the day before the election
  • Pick up of supplies at the Election Warehouse before the election
  • Return the supplies the night of the election to a designated Regional Sending Site

 

You cannot be judge if:

  • You hold an elected office. (Precinct Chairman is not considered as an elected office.)
  • You are a candidate for office in that election.
  • You are a campaign treasurer of a candidate in that election
  • You are a campaign manager of a candidate in that election.
  • You are an employee or relative of an opposed candidate in that election