City seeks poll workers for April 7 election

The City of Madison is seeking people to serve as poll workers on Primary Day, Tuesday, April 7.

The city needs to replace poll workers who have cancelled (many of whom were seniors) and ensure there are enough elections staff on site to support the election.

If you are under 60 and don’t have underlying health conditions, you can help. You must also not be experiencing symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, body aches) or under self-quarantine or self-isolation. Here’s what you need to know:

• You’ll be paid for your work. The City of Madison pays an hourly living wage at $13.62/hour.
• Choose from multiple shifts. There are multiple shifts for poll workers on April 7. The morning shift is 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Afternoon/evening shifts are 1 p.m. until close or 4 p.m. until close.
• The city is taking extra safety precautions. Polling locations are being planned to provide for social distancing and all poll workers will have gloves to wear. There will also be hand sanitizer and disinfectant at each location, and poll workers are asked to clean touch screens and voting booths regularly and disinfect pens after each use. Poll worker training is also being offered as a webinar this year instead of in-person.

Poll workers must be at least 18 years old, a United States citizen, a resident of Dane County for at least 10 days, have never been convicted of a felony, and not disqualified from voting.

For more information and to sign up online, visit www.cityofmadison.com/EO.

Serving as an Election Official is an important (and often fun) way to serve your community.