There are many ways to be involved in the electoral process in El Paso County, Texas! These positions are temporary and seasonal. Click each heading below to learn more.
What does someone in this position do?
Early Voting Poll Workers serve for an extended 8 to 12 day period (minus state holidays) at one of the Early Voting Locations. Poll Workers will check in voters and provide assistance with voting equipment as needed. The current pay is $15.00 per hour.
What does someone in this position do?
Election Day Poll Workers have duties similar to those of Early Voting Poll Workers but condensed to one day. Working on Election Day is long and often intense but rewarding. The current pay is $15.00 per hour.
Duties include but are not limited to:
To be qualified, at a minimum you must:
This applies ONLY to an Early Voting Judge, Presiding Judge or Alternate Judge:
Election Judges, are public officials and public officers. Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 573, public officers are prohibited from appointing family members within the first, second and third degrees by consanguinity or affinity to positions directly compensated from public funds.
What are Student Election Clerks?
High school students who are 16 years of age or older now have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process by serving as Student Election Clerks at any voting site during Early Voting or on Election Day. A high school student who is at least 16 years of age and who is enrolled in a public or private high school or home school and has the consent of the Principal (or parent/legal guardian in charge of education in home school) may serve as a Student Election Clerk. Our office must receive written authorization from the student’s parent or guardian in order to serve in the election for which he or she is appointed. The current pay is $15.00 per hour.
This program is designed to provide students with a greater awareness of the electoral process and the rights and responsibilities of voters. The students will assist their local election officials by filling positions at voting sites during Early Voting or on Election Day and working under the direction of the Early Voting Judge or Presiding Judge.
What are the benefits of serving as a Student Election Clerk?
Some of the benefits of serving as a Student Election Clerk are:
Working under the supervision of the Presiding Judge, Student Election Clerks may assist with the following duties:
To be qualified, you must:
How to Apply
You can submit your completed application in one of two ways:
By mail to:
El Paso County Elections Department
Attn: Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator
500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 314
El Paso, Texas 79901
By email to epelections@epcounty.com. In the email title include “Your full name - Student Election Clerk Application and Permission Form” and include your completed application as an attachment.
Try to send application at least 60 days prior to Election Day (even though there is no statutory deadline).
If selected, attend the required Poll Worker training prior to serving as a Student Election Clerk. This training provides all the necessary information and knowledge to be a successful Student Election Clerk.
Important Notes:
Remember…When you turn 18, you will have reached the age to serve as a regular Poll Worker!
For more information, contact the El Paso County Elections Department at (915) 546-2154.
What does someone in this position do?
These diligent workers assist in processing voter registration applications. They assist with data entry of voter information and prepare election materials for mailing. They accept, process, and sort all incoming mail as well as prepare and process the necessary paperwork related to official election mail. This position is temporary/seasonal. The current pay is $15.00 per hour.
To be qualified, at a minimum you must:
What does someone in this position do?
These diligent workers assist in the preparation, processing, and qualification of ballot by mail applications. They assist with data entry of information of qualified applicants and prepare election materials and ballots for mailing. They accept, process, and sort all incoming mail as well as prepare and process the necessary paperwork related to official election mail. This position is temporary/seasonal. The current pay is $15.00 per hour.
To be qualified, at a minimum you must:
What does someone in this position do?
These informative and friendly workers answer inbound calls from the public and Poll Workers. They provide information about voter eligibility, assist Poll Workers with voting procedures and help voters locate voting sites. They also route calls to appropriate elections department staff, identify and expedite priority issues and track the nature of their calls. This position is temporary and available only during an election cycle. The current pay is $15.00 per hour.
To be qualified, at a minimum you must:
What does someone in this position do?
An Election District Supervisor, also known as a Rover, will assist assigned voting sites during Early Voting or on Election Day. Rovers will assist with voting system technical support and troubleshooting, delivery, voting site set-up, and maintenance of all electronic voting equipment. This position is part of a rapid response team assigned to support voting sites on-site and replenish supplies. This position is temporary and available only during an election cycle. The current pay is $18.00 per hour. During Early Voting: An additional $20.00 per day is included for pick-up and delivery of election supplies. Election Day: An additional $35.00 is included for pick-up and delivery of election supplies.
To be qualified, at a minimum you must:
What does someone in this position do?
An Election Night Receiving Worker will assist the Elections Department staff with receiving voting equipment and election supplies from all voting sites. This position will receive voting equipment, election documents, balloting materials, and election supplies that Poll Workers return after the polls have closed. This position is temporary and available only during an election cycle. The current pay is $15.00 per hour.
To be qualified, at a minimum you must:
What does someone in this position do?
The Box Truck Driver is responsible for loading, unloading, and driving 24-26 ft. box trucks with lift gates to voting sites for delivery and pickup of election equipment. This position is temporary and available only during an election cycle. The pay is $15.00 per hour.
To be qualified, at a minimum you must:
What does someone in this position do?
Assists in general instruction of elections curriculum and training materials. This position is temporary and available only during an election cycle. The current pay is $18.00 per hour.
To be qualified, at a minimum you must:
