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Frequently Asked
How Do I Apply?
What is Required of Questions
an Election Worker?  Go to our website: www.sumterelections.org Can I work at the same precinct as my
 Click on Election Worker menu tab. spouse? Yes. We do everything to make
 Be a registered voter in Sumter County  Click on Election Worker Forms sure you stay together.

 Fill out the Application (New Workers Only)
 Early Voting– Must be available from Can I work at my own precinct? The Coor-
8:30am to approximately 6:30pm;  Fill out Availability Form dinator will try to assign you to work in your
(Note: Polls are open from 9am-6pm)  Fill out Welcome Back Form precinct, however, it is possible you could be
 Submit each form. at a different location based on the needs of
 Election Day-Must be available from
5:45am until work is completed after  You will be contacted via email by our Election the county.
Worker Coordinator with upcoming events
the closing of the precincts at 7:00pm regarding Election Workers.
(Note: Precincts are open from 7am- Can I go home for lunch or run an errand
7pm) during the work day? NO. All Election work-
ers are required to remain at their assigned
 Lift 20-30 lbs of equipment
How Much Will I Be Paid? location for the duration of the work day. Elec-
 Ability to read and write English tion Workers are advised to bring all neces-
sary food and snacks they will need through-
 Be 18 years of age
CLERK $250 out the day with them to the Polling Location.
 A valid email address is preferred as ASST CLERK $200
that is the primary method of contact BALLOT INSPECTOR $180
EVID INSPECTOR $180 Is Training Provided?

VOTING SYSTEM SPECIALIST $180
BALLOT PROCESSOR $180
What Will My DEPUTY $180 What type of training is required to become
Responsibilities Be? SUPPORT TECHNICIAN $275 an Election Worker? Per Florida Statute (FS
102.014), Election Workers are required to
PHONE BANK $180
ALTERNATES $40 complete specialized training based on their
 Report to their assigned locations, based on the EARLY VOTING: assigned Election Worker position and training
times found under “What is Required of an Election to be able to accommodate the needs of vot-
Worker?” CLERK & SUPPORT TECHS $12/hr ers during Election Season. Our office pro-
 Prepare the precinct for voting. ALL OTHER POSITIONS $10/hr vides digital online and “hands on” training.
 Set up voting equipment.
 Greet the voters. Verify their registration and pro- The Supervisor of Elections will train all
vide them with the appropriate ballot.
 Be willing to deal with the public in a courteous, Election Workers which includes Phone Bank,
patient, and efficient manner Clerk, Asst. Clerk, Ballot Inspector, EViD
 At the end of the day, close the precinct and prepare Inspector, Voting System Specialist, Ballot
election materials for delivery to the Sumter County Processor, Deputy and Support Technician.
Supervisor of Elections.
 Dress comfortable, proper attire Office: (352) 569-1540 TRAINING IS MANDATORY
Website: www.sumterelections.org
Email: electionworkers@sumterelections.org AND MAY LAST 2-4 HOURS