Inspector/ Poll Clerk
The inspector is generally responsible for the operations of the poll site. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, opening and closing the polls, ensuring affidavit ballots are completed correctly, demonstrating the use of voting machines, and collecting a completed voter card from each voter. Inspectors must stay for completion of canvas and tally.
- 18 years of age
- U.S. Citizens
- New York City resident
- Registered voter
- Registered as a Democrat or Republican
- Fluent in English
To apply online, please provide your email address*:
Print or Fax an Application Apply by PhoneCitizens Union Foundation is highly concerned about the privacy of poll worker applicants. These applications ask for sensitive data, such as your Social Security Number. This information is required by the New York City Board of Elections to fully process an application. Any data that you send to us will be used solely for the purposes of the poll worker recruitment program. If you have any questions, please call our Poll Worker Hotline--we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
*If you do not have an email please write "no email." Email addresses will not be shared or sold, and will only be used to contact applicants after the elections to participate in our poll worker evaluation survey.