Poll workers protect the right to vote and ensure fair voting across Monroe County. Poll workers can either work as an election inspector or Spanish interpreter.

• Election inspectors are voters who declare to work for either the Democratic or Republican Party on Election Day.
• Spanish interpreters are non-partisan poll workers who also provide Spanish translation services to voters.

Poll workers ensure fair and honest elections and protect the rights and privacy of every voter, in accordance with New York State Election Law.

Election Inspector Sign-Up Form

Spanish Interpreter Sign-Up Form

Poll workers are paid for their Election Day service by the county in which they serve. Poll workers are also paid for attending required training classes if they work an election. However, if a Poll Worker takes a training class but does not work on Election Day, they will not get paid for the training class.

If you have questions regarding pay or the status of your check, please refer to the Board of Elections Finance Department: BOEPayroll@monroecounty.gov  

• Poll workers must be a registered voter in Monroe County and be willing to declare to work for either the Democratic or Republican Party on Election Day. 
• They must be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
• They also must have a valid email address for communication with the Board of Elections Training Team.

They are required to be trained and tested every year. 

Trainings are held at the Board of Elections Service Center in the months leading up to the Primary and General Election, at varying times and dates. Classes last about 2 hours. If poll workers work on Election Day, they are paid for attending training.

All poll workers work on General Election Day in November from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Some poll workers also work for a Primary or a Special Election, usually 5  a.m. until 10 p.m.  

Poll workers may also sign up to work on Early Voting days.

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