Join the Mercer County Board of Elections on Tuesday, August 12, as it hosts is second annual National Election Board Worker Recruitment Day Celebration at 4:30 p.m. at Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Avenue, Ewing. A program ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m.
The event is an opportunity for those interested in serving as an Election Board Worker in Mercer County for the first time.
The celebration will include speakers, some special presentations, and a voting equipment demonstration, as well as light refreshments and games for children.
“Whether you are considering becoming an Election Board Worker for the very first time, or are considering serving again, our National Election Board Worker Recruitment Day Celebration is a great opportunity to learn more and apply to serve,” says Jill Moyer, Mercer County Board of Elections Chairwoman.
Who are Election Board Workers and What Do They Do? Election Board Workers are citizens who check in voters on election day and set-up voting equipment at polling locations. They are the unsung heroes of elections; because without them, elections would not be possible.
Who is Eligible? To become an Election Board Workers in Mercer County, you need to be: A citizen, ages 18 and over, who is a registered voter in Mercer County, or a student, 16-17 years of age, who is a citizen and resident of Mercer County.
Are You Bilingual? Bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Gujarati or Punjabi are especially needed as Election Board Workers in Mercer County.
How Do You Become One? If you are eligible to serve, the first thing you need to do is complete an application through the Board of Elections’ website at www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections/board-worker-application or in person at the August 12 event.
What Else Should You Know? In Mercer County, Election Board Workers can either sign up to work a full day shift to earn $300 or can work a half day shift to receive $150.
After applying, applicants must sign up for and complete an in-person training session where they learn the responsibilities of an Election Board Worker. Following in-person training, online refresher courses are available to help all board workers be fully prepared.
