Election Official

The City of Sun Prairie WI (pop 33966) is looking for Election Officials (formerly called Poll Workers) to facilitate the right to vote and maintain order at the polls on Election Day. Election Officials ensure that our elections are open fair impartial and trusted.

Starting Pay
Election Official - $16/hr
Election Office Assistant - $18/hr
Certified Election Official- $18/hr
Chief Inspector- $21/hr

• Assist in greeting voters and establish they are at the correct voting location
• Ensure voters have the correct documents to register to vote and receive their ballot
• Set up the polling place
• Register voters and check in voters that are already registered
• Issue ballots
• Process absentee ballots
• Monitor election equipment
• Tally write-in votes
• Open and close the polls
• Provide a positive voting experience for all voters

• Be an eligible voter in Dane County (an adult U.S. citizen who has resided in Dane County for at least 10 days and not disqualified from voting)
• Be comfortable with using a computer
• Must not currently be on probation parole or supervision for a felony conviction
• Ability to attend training prior to each election
• Ability to effectively work well with multicultural populations
• Pay close attention to detail
• Speak read write and understand English
• Be capable of performing each task at the polling place
• Work well with others
• Perform duties in a non-partisan manner
• Abide by state and federal election laws
• Never engage in electioneering at the polling place
• Treat all voters Election Officials and Clerks Office employees with respect
• Be free from the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while at the polls

• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Work is performed under general office conditions
• May periodically lift push and move equipment and boxes weighing up to 20 pounds from floor to table

The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity honoring our diverse identity and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie as you live work and play. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process please contact Human Resources at or.