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The Presidential Preference Election is coming up on March 19. This election enables registered Republicans and Democrats to choose their preferred presidential candidate for the General Election in November.
Maricopa County employees are pivotal in ensuring our elections run smoothly and with integrity. I am deeply grateful for the leadership and contributions of these everyday heroes working behind the scenes to count every last vote.
This year, we hope to recruit at least 200 County employees to support the Presidential Preference Election. I would like to personally invite you to support elections, with approval from your supervisor, on March 18 and March 19*. See more details on specific dates below.
By taking advantage of this opportunity, you too can be an everyday hero who protects American democracy and elevates the voices of voters throughout Maricopa County.
Why take Civic Duty Leave?
First off, you get to trade in a couple of regular days at the office for civic engagement and making a real difference in a new way right here in Maricopa County.
Besides earning Civic Duty Leave for your regular work hours, you will also take home a little extra cash from election pay. On top of your regular wages, you will earn an additional $14.35-$17.00 an hour in election pay on March 18 and March 19*, depending on your assignment.
*You may be eligible for additional Civic Duty Leave outside of March 18-19 if:
- Your assignment requires training that interferes with your normal work hours
- You worked at MCTEC receiving County ballots on Election Night and cannot go to work on Wednesday, March 20
- You are an IT professional assisting with voting location technology set-up and support (authorized for additional Civic Duty Leave on March 15-19)
Remember, Civic Duty Leave replaces your regular work hours at your regular rate of pay, so you are whole. You will also earn an additional $14.35-$17.00 an hour in election pay for all hours you spend supporting Elections.
If you have any questions about how Civic Duty Leave works, please refer to this guide or reach out to Elections-Jobs@maricopa.gov.
What positions are available?
Here’s a breakdown of the positions needing support:
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Poll workers ($14.50/hour): This includes working at a voting location and assisting voters with checking in, obtaining a ballot, and casting a ballot at voting locations. This may be a one- or two-day assignment that requires all-day availability from 5:30am until around 10pm. Training is required and is covered by Civic Duty Leave.
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Inspector (16.50/hour): Inspectors are polling site supervisors who lead the efforts of poll workers and oversee the activities at an assigned polling location. Training is required and is covered by Civic Duty Leave.
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T-tech ($17.00/hour): T-techs provide electronic voting equipment support, including set up, troubleshooting, and delivery of equipment and supplies. This may be a one- or multi-day assignment that requires all-day availability from early in the morning until around 10pm. Training is required and is covered by Civic Duty Leave.
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Troubleshooters ($17.00/hour): Troubleshooters manage several voting locations, including partnering with the inspector and staff to ensure smooth operations at voting locations. This may be a one- or two-day assignment that requires all-day availability from 5:30am until around 10pm. Training is required and is covered by Civic Duty Leave.
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Warehouse support ($14.35/hour): Volunteers will work in teams to unload, verify, track, and put away sensitive election items and equipment. This work begins at 8pm on Election Day and may go well into the following day (for example, 8pm – 2am). This position requires more physical exertion than other tasks and the ability to comfortably lift 40 pounds.
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Receiving site supervisors ($14.35/hour): This work involves strict attention to detail and administrative acuity. Workers will verify and check in sensitive elections items and equipment. They will be located outdoors at a receiving site and will turn over this property to a designated Elections driver. This work starts at 6pm on Election Day and may go as late as midnight.
Please note that all positions require volunteers to be registered voters in Arizona, and all volunteers will work in teams of various political affiliations.
While Elections Human Resources will primarily be coordinating job assignments based on election needs, they will speak to every volunteer to understand their preferences and identify the right position.
Next steps
- Start a conversation with your supervisor to see if you can clear your schedule for March 18-19.
- As soon as you receive your supervisor’s approval, please contact the Elections Department at Elections-Jobs@maricopa.gov to indicate your interest. The sooner the Elections Department can identify available staff, the sooner they can solidify their plans. The deadline to share your availability is February 14.
Thank you for your consideration.
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