The Burlington County Board of Elections is seeking civic-minded residents interested in serving as poll workers during the upcoming New Jersey Primary Election.

By law, perspective poll workers must be United States citizens and residents of Burlington County. Poll workers 18 and older must also be registered to vote and declared either a Republican or Democrat. 

No experience is needed but mandatory in-person training is required. Poll workers must also be available to work Primary Election Day on June 10.

Poll worker duties include unlocking voting machines and equipment, putting out supplies, setting up electronic pollbooks, voter sign-in and processing, assisting voters, closing polls and picking up and returning supplies.

All poll workers will be paid a minimum of $300 for working on Primary Election Day. Poll workers will also receive pay for training, provided they work on Primary Election Day. 

“Our democracy depends on free and fair elections, and this is an opportunity for both Democrats and Republicans to serve their communities and help their fellow citizens exercise their fundamental right,” said Burlington County Board of Elections Chair Heather Cheesman. 

In addition to being registered to vote in Burlington County, perspective poll workers should be able to read and write legibly and be available to work from approximately 5:15 AM to 8:30 PM on Primary Election Day.

To apply online go to https://burlingtonnjted.precinctcentral.com/TED/ElectionForcePortal/JobApplication.aspx.

Interested residents can also request more information about poll worker duties and training by emailing RepPollworker@co.burlington.nj.us or DemPollworker@co.burlington.nj.us or by calling 609-265-5557.