What does it take to run a countywide election here in Hillsborough County? The numbers are impressive: approximately 2,500 poll workers and more than 250 polling places! Our poll workers are trained individuals who are active voters, serving their community with pride. They interact well with the public and work well in stressful situations. If you would like to join our team and become an Election Day poll worker, please read through this section of our website carefully and familiarize yourself with the various poll worker positions and the training you will be expected to complete.
REQUIREMENTS
- Be a registered voter in Hillsborough County
- Read, write and speak the English language
- Be able to work a 14-hour day, with patience and courtesy to others
- Be able to lift 15 to 30 pounds
- Have an email address and access to a computer and the internet
- Have reliable transportation
- Successfully complete all training and assessments prior to each election
- Remain nonpartisan while at the polls
- Refrain from any comments or discussion concerning a voter, a voter’s party preference, a candidate, or issue, while working at the polls
- Abide by a no smoking policy on Election Day
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect at all times
- Understand as a poll worker you may not be assigned to work each election or assigned to the same precinct or position. You serve at will for the Supervisor of Elections
TRAINING
Poll workers are required by law to complete training prior to each election. Below is a list of elections in 2020 as well as the months we plan to conduct poll worker training preceding the election:
| Presidential Preference Primary Election Day: March 17, 2020 |
Training period: February, 2020 |
| Primary Election Day: August 18, 2020 |
Training period: July, 2020 |
| General Election Day: November 3, 2020 |
Training period: September-October, 2020
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For additional information, call the Poll Worker Services at (813) 744-5855 or email pollworker@hcsoe.org.