Election Workers

Posting Date: 2/13/24 Department: Election Commission Job Code: X500, X501 Sequence #: Number of Hours Per Week: hours vary Additional Work Hours Information: Must be available to work Election Day Union Affiliation: None # of openings: 10 Type of Employment: Temporary Civil Service Type: NoneESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Warden: The Warden is the Chief Election Officer at the polling place with responsibility for supervising and monitoring the work of the other election officers. The Warden maintains order, prevents interference with the voting process, ensures that all required materials are available, assists voters, and oversees the accurate completion of all election forms. Clerk: The Clerk keeps a record of all facts relating to the election proceedings and notes any unusual happenings during the conduct of the election. The Clerk assumes the responsibilities of the Warden in the Warden's absence. Inspector: Inspectors perform election duties under the direction of the Warden and Clerk, including but not limited to, checking voters' names at the Check-In and Check-Out Tables, and handing ballots to voters. Tabulation Center Inspector: The tabulation center inspectors perform duties, including but not limited to, tallying and sorting ballots. These inspectors will be assigned to work at the election tabulation site and should be available to work from 7:30 p.m. to approximately 12 a.m. on Election Day.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Be available to work Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the assigned polling place or 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the election tabulation center; Dedication, efficiency, patience, and friendliness are assets. RATE: (rate depending on position assigned on election day) $22.50/hr - Warden & Clerk position $19.70/hr - Inspector position APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Fill out the Election Worker Application (click on link to complete 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: By fax: 617-349-4366 ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City's diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at .

Created: 2026-03-04