Becoming a Poll Worker
Poll Workers – Be Part of the Process and GET PAID!
We need you!
- Are you at least 16 years old and a resident of Shelby County? Please click here to fill out the student application form.
- Are 18, or older, and a registered voter in Shelby County? Please click here to fill out the application form.
- Have you voted in a primary election? (If you are newly registered, you don’t have to have voted in a primary but will be required to before you can work again.)
- On election days, are you willing to work from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or until precinct work is completed?
- Can you provide your own transportation to and from training and the polling location?
If you answered “Yes” to these questions, please apply to be a Poll Worker!
Poll Workers are paid $210 for the day plus $45 for required training. Training is available on days, nights, and Saturdays.
Questions? Visit our FAQ page.
If you are interested and have questions, call our Election Staffing Department at 901-222-6830 or email: PollWorkers@shelbycountytn.gov
Pollworkers in a recent election.