One Bergen County Plaza, Room 310
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-336-6225
201-336-6230

Poll Worker Information

The Board of Elections is currently recruiting poll workers. This important civic responsibility is open to all registered voters in Bergen County. It is vital to the democratic process to recruit and train reliable poll workers such as YOU!

Bilingual Spanish, Korean and Japanese speaking poll workers are especially needed.

Eligibility

• Must be able to work from 5AM to 9PM on Election Day (hours vary for School Board elections).
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Must be registered to vote in Bergen County.
• Must complete training.

• $200 for Primary, Municipal and General Elections.
• Varies for School Board depending on town and hours.

• Set up machines, poll books and other material at designated polling district.
• Assist voters with sign-in and verify signature.
• If necessary, assist voters in the operation of the electronic voting machine.
• Answer voter's procedural questions.
• Close polls at the end of the day.

• The polls are open from 6AM to 8PM (School Board election times vary).
• Poll workers must arrive at 5:15AM.
• Election day typically ends at 9PM.

1. Complete the Poll Worker Application. Click here to print out form or click here for the email version of the form, or call the Board Office at 201-336-6235.
2. Forward your application to the Board of Election in person, via internet, mail or fax (address & fax number on application).
3. Upon Board of Elections approval of your application, you will be scheduled for a Poll Worker Training Class.
4. After successful completion of Training Class, you will be assigned to a polling site.
5. You will be contacted in advance about your assignment for Election Day.