Want to be a Precinct Election Official?
Serve your community!
Medina County hires approximately 500 dedicated community-minded individuals as Voting Location Managers (VLMs) and Precinct Election Officials (PEOs) to staff and operate polling locations on Election Day.
Why am I needed?
Voting Location Managers and Precinct Election Officials work hard to ensure their neighbors can vote with ease and that the election is fair and impartial according to the election laws of the State of Ohio. Safeguards are in place to protect the process so all Ohioans can have confidence in the election results.
Am I eligible?
Yes, if you are:
- A U.S. citizen
- A registered voter in Medina County
- Have not been convicted of a felony
- Enjoy working with people
- Not running as a candidate or a relative of a candidate on the ballot
What do I have to do?
- Attend a training session – approximately 3 hours
- Report to work at 5:30 am on Election Day and serve until after the closing of polls (approximately 8:30 pm)
- Voting Location Managers must pick up election supplies at the Board of Elections before Election Day and return election materials to the Board of Elections Election Night
Where will I work?
Many public buildings such as schools, township halls, libraries and churches are used as polling locations. Efforts will be made to place you at a convenient location.
How much will I be paid?
Training Election Day
- Voting Location Managers $35 $175.00 for the day plus $10-$20 for mileage
- Precinct Election Officials $30 $150.00 for the day plus $5.00 if passenger
How do I sign up?
- Sign up online – https://pollworkertracker.ohiosos.gov/signup/
- Print the application form to fill out and mail or pick one up at Board of Elections office at 3800 Stonegate Drive, Suite C, Medina, OH
Other Employment Opportunities:
Contact our office at [email protected] if you are interested in:
- Seasonal in Office Help – Election seasons start at least 30 days prior to each election
- Technical Help on Election/Day (Rovers) $225 + $25.00 required training
- Polling Location Set up – day before Election $180.00