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Allegheny County is looking for poll workers to assist in the primary election on Tuesday, May 20. 

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Poll workers earn anywhere from $150 to $175 for the day. New poll workers also receive paid training.

Also referred to as election officers, poll workers can serve in various roles on Election Day, including judge, inspector, or clerk of elections.

Poll workers must be comfortable with interacting with the public and keeping up to date with election changes. There is a high performance expectation on Election Day and well-trained poll workers play an important role in the success of elections.

To be a poll worker, one must:

• Be a registered Allegheny County voter
• Not hold, or within two months have held, any public office, appointment, or employment in or under the U.S. government, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, or any city
• Not be a candidate who is running for public office on the ballot in that district, except for judge or inspector of election
• Perform the duties of the office in a nonpartisan manner

Those interested can register on Allegheny County’s website.