Thank you for your interest in serving as a poll worker.
Your participation in our democratic process is essential as our nation
seeks to fulfill its pledge of "one nation with liberty and justice for
all." Once selected and trained to serve the public by working at one of
Fayette County's polling precincts, you will be an important member of
our election team.
Election days can sometimes be demanding, but at the end of the day
you can be proud of a job well done. You will know that your service has
helped to advance the cause of democracy, a right that many of us
sometimes take for granted.
Join us!
Jamie Jenkins
Administrator of Elections
Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY POLL
WORKER APPLICATION
Date:______________________________________
Name:_____________________________________
Birthdate:__________________________________
Voting Precinct:_____________________________
Social Security Number:___________________________________
Address:___________________________________
Phone Number:_____________________________
Work Number:______________________________
CIRCLE ONE:
Will work: Out of Precinct
Will work: Home Precinct only
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A POLL WORKER?
Be a registered voter in Fayette County.
Be available for the entire Election Day.
Work from 6:30 am until all work is complete. Polls close at 7:00 pm.
Attend poll worker training school before elections.
WHEN AM I NEEDED?
We need you whenever elections are scheduled.
IS THERE TRAINING?
The Administrator of Elections will train all prior to each election.
You will be trained in the operation of Microvote Machines, plus your
duties and responsibilities as an election official. In total, the
training will be about 1 hour long and attendance at these training
schools is mandatory.
WHAT WILL MY RESPONSIBILITIES BE?
Report at 6:00 am at your assigned precinct. Prepare the precinct for
voting. Set up voting equipment. Greet the voters. Verify their
registration and provide them with the appropriate ballot. At the end of
the day, close the precinct and prepare election materials for delivery
to the Election Commission Office.
WILL I WORK IN MY PRECINCT?
If possible, we will assign you to your precinct or close by. However
you must to be able to work at any precinct.
HOW MUCH WILL I BE PAID?
Positions are paid $6.00 per hour and hours are determined by the time
the results and supplies are delivered to the Fayette County Election
Commission. Mandatory training is compensated at $10.00 per session.
Officers are paid an additional $10.00 for the election as they pick up
all supplies the day before any election.
Positions needed are:
Officer
Inspector
Demo Clerk
Application Clerk
FailSafe Clerk
Provisional Ballot Clerk
HOW DO I APPLY?
Please fill out the above form and deliver to:
Fayette County Election Commission
115 East North St.
P.O. Box
339
Somerville, TN 38068
Phone: (901) 465-5223
Fax: (901) 465-5238
Website: www.fayettetn.us
HAVE YOU MOVED?
Protect your right to vote. Contact the Fayette County Election Commission Office to get instructions to update your address.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact our office at: (901) 465-5223, Fax: (901) 465-5238 or E-mail: fayetteco@bellsouth.net