San Diego City Wire

The Registrar of Voters in San Diego County is seeking poll workers for the upcoming Presidential General Election in November, with a particular need for individuals who are bilingual in ten specific languages. Federal law mandates the provision of bilingual speakers and voting materials for voters who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Additionally, state and county requirements highlight the necessity for Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Somali, and Persian (Farsi and Dari) speakers at select vote centers across the county.

Poll workers play a crucial role in elections and can earn a daily stipend while serving their community. Under the Voter’s Choice Act, vote centers have replaced traditional polling places and remain open throughout the county for an extended period before Election Day. Consequently, poll workers are needed to staff these centers for up to 11 days within the two weeks preceding Election Day.

Poll workers will receive $145 per day for service at a vote center between October 26 and November 4. On Election Day itself (November 5), they will receive $240 due to longer working hours. Bilingual poll workers will earn an additional $5 per day of service at the vote center, with this amount increasing to $10 on Election Day.

There is an acute need for poll workers in Borrego Springs, Warner Springs, Boulevard, Descanso, Potrero, Campo, Pine Valley, Valley Center, and Pala.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens registered to vote in California or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United States. They must also provide their own transportation to their assigned vote center.

The Registrar seeks candidates who are team players with strong leadership and customer service skills. Flexibility, patience, integrity, and nonpartisanship are essential qualities.

Applications are available at sdvote.com. For more information or inquiries call (858) 565-5800 or email pollworker@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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