| Location | AK |
Poll Worker
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
Multiple Locations, AK
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
55112
Department
Governors Office
Division
Elections
Opening Date
08/25/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Open To
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit
Exempt
Range
0
Job Description
THE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS NEEDS YOU - BECOME A POLL WORKER!
Join thousands of Alaskans who help make our elections possible. As a poll worker, you'll play an important role in your community by helping ensure that every qualified voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot on Election Day.
Whether you've worked an election before or this is your first time, we'd love to have you on the team!
WHO CAN APPLY?
To serve as a poll worker, you must:
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Poll workers are the people who make Election Day happen!
Before the polls open at 7:00 a.m., you'll help prepare the polling place by setting up voting booths, posters, and signage, and getting the voting tablet and scanner ready, if used at your location.
Throughout the day, you'll:
When the polls close at 8:00 p.m., the work isn't quite over! Poll workers help count and tabulate ballots, document and package election materials, and deliver or send materials to the appropriate regional office.
It's a long day, but it's an important one, and you'll be part of the team that makes Alaska's elections work.
WHEN ARE POLL WORKERS NEEDED?
The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Poll workers must complete online training before Election Day and work on Election Day.
WHERE ARE POLL WORKERS NEEDED?
Everywhere!
Poll workers are needed in precincts across the entire state of Alaska.
WHAT DOES IT PAY?
You'll be paid for both training and your Election Day hours.
Poll Chair & Co-Chair: $20.50/hour
Other Poll Workers: $20.00/hour
Election Day is a full day of work. Poll workers typically work approximately 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Online training usually takes up to four hours.
Total compensation for the election is approximately $400.
READY TO HELP MAKE ELECTION DAY HAPPEN?
Contact your regional Division of Elections office to learn more and apply.
Region 1
Electionsr1@alaska.gov
House Districts 1: 6Southeast Alaska, Cordova, Seward, Southern Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak
Region 2
Electionsr2@alaska.gov
House Districts 9-24: Municipality of Anchorage and Whittier
Region 3
Electionsr3@alaska.gov
House Districts 31-36: Fairbanks North Star Borough and Interior Alaska
Region 4
Electionsr4@alaska.gov
House Districts 37-40: Northern, Western and Southwest Alaska, Aleutian Chain, Tyonek, Port Graham and Nanwalek
Region 5
Electionsr5@alaska.gov
House Districts 7-8 and 25-30: Northern Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su, Valdez, Parks Highway and Denali Borough
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/