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Election Worker Recruitment

Location

Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Description

Work at the Polls on Election Day!

The City of Cambridge Board of Election Commissioners is seeking applications from individuals who are registered to vote in Massachusetts to work at polling locations throughout the city.  On Election Day 200+ election workers are on hand to assist our citizens with a positive voting experience. Dedication, efficiency, patience and friendliness are assets.    

  • Election workers are compensated at an hourly rate of $14.95- $16.95 depending the position assigned on Election Day.  
  • All election workers will receive paid training. Training is mandatory!  
  • Election workers should have reliable transportation, and be available to work on Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  

To apply:

Fill out the Election Worker Application and return it to the Cambridge Election Commission:

  • In person or by mail: Cambridge Election Commission, 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
  • By email: elections2@cambridgema.gov
  • By fax: 617-349-4366

You must RSVP and submit your application by Monday, August 3, 2015 to attend the information session.   

The recruitment session is unpaid.  Attendance does not guarantee that you will be hired to work on Election Day.  

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