Becoming A Poll Worker

Poll Workers – Be Part of the Process and GET PAID!

Be Part of the Democratic Process and Get Paid!

  • Are you 16 years old and a resident of Shelby County?
  • Are you 18 or older and a registered voter in Shelby County?
    • Have you voted in a primary election? (If you are newly registered, you don’t have to have voted in a primary but will be required to before you can work again.)
  • On election days, are you willing to work from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or until precinct work is completed?
  • Can you provide your own transportation to and from training and the polling location?

Poll workers receive $280 for the day plus $60 for required training, which is available on days, nights, and Saturdays.

To apply or ask questions please call our Election Operations Department at 901-222-6830 or email: [email protected].