Want to play a vital role in the elections process?
Willing to accept a small payment for this BIG Service?
Decatur County considers applications for Election Workers on an ongoing basis.
Interested?
Just complete the brief application form
Qualifications to serve:
- Be registered to vote in Decatur County
- Not be an opposed candidate or closely related to any opposed candidate on the ballot
- Have energy and stamina for a long day
- Enjoy people and service to others
- Willing to attend trainings
Duties of an election worker:
- Attend a training before each election, required for Primary and General Elections
- Arrive at the polling location one hour before polls open to set up the polling place and voting equipment
- Check that voters are qualified to vote
- Instruct voters how to use the voting equipment
- Close the polling place and report the results after the polls close
- Complete paperwork and clean up polling area
Compensation:
- Election workers are paid $11.00 per hour for their work at the polls and for time spent at the training session (Precinct Co/Chairs are paid $11.50 per hour for their work at the polls)
- Mileage is also paid (rate varies, as it is set by Board of Supervisors on a semi-annual basis)
When elections are held:
- Elections in Iowa are always held on a Tuesday
- SCHOOL/CITY elections are held on the first Tuesday in November of odd-numbered years. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
- PRIMARY elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June of even-numbered years. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. statewide.
- GENERAL elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m statewide.
- SPECIAL school, city or county elections to fill a vacancy or to vote on a public measure may be called throughout the year and are also held on Tuesdays.

Why work at the Polls?
Serving as an Election Worker is a truly rewarding experience. It's a great opportunity to get involved. Work full-time but still want to participate? Talk to your employer - much like jury duty, many companies allow for paid time off for their employees who serve as Election Workers. The work is easy - and it's important! Fill out the form or contact the Auditor's Office today!
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