A PollWorker (sometimes called an Election Worker) is an individual hired by Travis County to work on Election Day.
There are many jobs that an individual can perform on Election Day. SPA recruits college students to work 3 particular jobs. The availability for each position changes based on the election, so check the Upcoming Elections on our homepage to see what options you have. See below for descriptions of each PollWorking job.
Click here to see Travis County's website for Election Workers
Receiving Substation Assistant (RSS)
Receiving Substation Assistants help precinct judges check in their equipment and turn in their paperwork after polling places have closed.
Registration Requirement:
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none
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Training:
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none
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Pay:
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$10 per hour
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Shift:
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6pm to 10pm at one of five locations:
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HQ
County Clerk Elections
5501 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751-1410
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East
Dobie Middle School
1200 E. Rundberg Ln.
Austin, TX 78753
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West
Covington Middle School
3700 Convict Hill Road
Austin, TX 78749-2599
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South
Travis High School
1211 E. Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704 |
North
Anderson High School
8403 Mesa Drive
Austin, TX 78759 |
Laptop Operator
A laptop operator checks in voters at their precinct.
Registration Requirement:
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MUST be registered to vote in Travis County
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Training:
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4 hours paid training
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Pay:
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$10 per hour
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Shift:
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7am to 7pm at your precinct
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*You can split a shift into 2 parts with someone who is also registered at that precinct. |
Bilingual Clerk
A bilingual clerk must be fluent in both English and Spanish. He or she will aid voters who need help with the voting process.
Registration Requirement:
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MUST be registered to vote in Travis County
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Training:
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2 hours online paid training
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Pay:
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$10 per hour
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Shift:
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7am to 7pm at your precinct
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*You can split a shift into 2 parts with someone who is also registered at that precinct. |
Judge/Alternate Judge
A Judge or Alternate Judge coordinates a precinct's activities with the County.
Registration Requirement:
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MUST be registered to vote in Travis County
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Training:
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4 hours paid training
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Pay:
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$12 per hour
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Shift:
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7am to 7pm at your precinct
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This material is based on work supported by a grant from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Any opinion, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EAC.
