Will I be paid for working the election?
Yes. You will be paid $125.00 for election day. If you work election day you will also be paid an extra $20 for a training class. We usually pay within a month after the election.
Is training provided?
Yes. Training is provided for everyone who will be working the election. As a new worker you will attend a two hour machine class. In addition a training class for your position is offered the week before the election.
What are the hours?
You must report to your polling place no later than 7:30 a.m., a half hour before the polls open. You will be there until after the polls close at 8:00p.m.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring your food and beverages as well as any medications that you are required to take. Books and or magazines are optional.
Can anyone work?
Job requirements
- Machine Operators must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Workers must be able to understand and follow written instructions.
- Workers will be cross-trained and expected to do multiple jobs.
- It would be helpful to be computer literate.
- It would be very helpful to have an email address.
- You must be willing to commit to work 14 hours on Election Day.
- You must be willing to come to training classes before each election.
You must be a registered voter in Knox County to apply.
Government employees, Federal, State, City or County cannot be election officials. Nor can employees of KUB, CAC, or ORNL. (T.C.A. 2-1-112)
School teachers and employees of higher education (UT, Pellissippi) can work.
While there is no law against it, we will not hire close relatives of candidates on the ballot.
What are the different positions?
Machine Operators
Machine operators help to arrange and set up the voting machines before the polls open. They oversee the operation of the voting machines throughout Election Day and give technical assistance to voters who require it.
Registrars
The job of the registrar is to determine the eligibility of the voter and to verify his/her signature. Registrars also assist in the set up of the polling place, making sure rosters, pens and all required forms are properly displayed and arranged.
Election Day Officers
The officer is the individual in charge at the polling place and has overall responsibility for every aspect of the election at the precinct level.
Inspectors
Inspectors are the Election Day problem solvers. It’s their job to monitor polling places and deliver supplies when needed.
Absentee Assistants
Absentee Assistants travel to assisted living facilities and nursing homes to vote home voters by personal appearance.
Supply Runners
After the polls are closed at 8:00pm and the designated officials begin to return Election Day supplies, supply runners are responsible for the transport of the supplies from the street to the courthouse.
Where do I pick up and drop off my supplies?
The Officer is required to pick up Election Day supplies from the courthouse the day before the election. At the end of the night, the Officer accompanied by a member of the opposite party will drop supplies at the Courthouse.
How do I apply?
Click here to print Application form
- Print it, fill it out and fax it to us at 215-4239 or,
- scan it and email to David.Twiggs@KnoxCounty.org or,
- Mail it or bring it to:
Knox County Election Commission
300 Main Street Suite # 218
Knoxville, TN 37902
