| The Office of Elections is now recruiting voters to serve as election officers a few days a year, including the upcoming general election on Tuesday, November 3. We need election officers at each of the County's 240 precincts to run the polls and assist voters.
To be an election officer, you must:
- Be a registered voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Be fluent in English
- Be able to fulfill the Federal I-9 employment eligibility requirements
- Attend a 3-hour training class
- Arrive at the polling place at 5:00 am and remain until all work has been completed after the polls close at 7pm
- Have basic computer skills
As an election officer, your priority will be to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the election process. Your day will include:
- Arriving one hour before polls open to set up voting equipment
- Posting pertinent signage
- Preparing the polling room for voting
- Processing voters throughout the day
- Assisting with operating voting equipment
- Securing voting equipment and closing down the polling place at the end of the day
Election officers get a stipend of $175 for serving a full day. We especially encourage bilingual citizens to serve as we need language assistance in many precincts. (Residency in Fairfax County is not required.)
If you're interested in the election process or public service, serving as an election officer is a great opportunity to be on the front lines of democracy. To apply, call the Office of Elections at (703) 324-4735, email [email protected], or visit the Office of Elections website. |
