Poll Workers and Poll Managers: Board of Voter Registration & Elections

Poll Workers

Thank you for your interest in the election process. We are always looking for poll workers to staff polling locations on Election Day and during early voting.

Serving as a poll worker is a great way to support your community, connect with neighbors, and play an important role in the election process. Poll workers earn $250 per election, while clerks earn $410. Pay may vary for run-off and special elections.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please complete the following forms:

Poll Worker Online Application

Electronic copies of these forms may be requested from and e-mailed to: ElectionWorkers@CharlestonCounty.org

You may also mail the application to:

ATTN: Precinct Coordinator Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections

P.O. Box 71419 North Charleston, SC 29415

When your application is received, you will be added to our mailing list.

We will keep you informed of upcoming Poll Manager Training Sessions and Elections.

Poll Worker Handbook

Qualifications and Duties Overview

Qualifications

Must be a registered voter in South Carolina, or aged 16 or 17.
Be willing and able to complete and pass an Online Training Course AND attend an In-Person Poll Worker Training Session (1-2 hours) before EACH election.
Be prepared to work the ENTIRE Election Day, from 6:00AM until approximately 7:30PM.
Be non-partisan and neutral when working an election.

Poll Worker Handbook

Due To Federal Policies, All new Poll Workers must:

Complete a Poll Worker Packet during training.
Bring documentation that establishes Identity and Employment Eligibility to your scheduled Poll Worker training class.

Election Worker Portal

The Importance of Voting - Explained by Charleston County Poll Workers

Understanding the Process - Voting Explained by Charleston County Poll Workers

Getting Involved as a Charleston County Poll Worker

Operation: Civic Duty

In 2024, BVRE launched an exciting partnership with Vet the Vote, a national initiative that recruits veterans to serve as poll workers during elections. "Operation: Civic Duty" seeks to provide local veterans with opportunities to serve their neighbors once again. We want these heroes to use their distinctive skills, their unwavering commitment to their country, and their leadership experience to help maintain the integrity of elections in Charleston County. We invite all who are interested to apply through the Election Worker Portal

New Recruitment Partnership with Vet the Vote.

Veterans Wanted as Charleston County Poll Workers

Adopt a Polling Location

The Adopt a Polling Location program is a Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections initiative where non-partisan organizations can partner with us to "adopt" a polling location by providing staff for one (or more) of our polling places. Rather than paying each staff member individually, we will write a single check to the organization. The funds can then be used to invest in efforts that improve our community.