ELECTION INSPECTORS

Role Description

An election official certified and commissioned by the Board of Elections to run poll site operations during elections.

Typical Tasks

• Prepare polling places for voting
• Set up the voting equipment
• Check-in and process voters
• Demonstrate voting procedures to voters
• Assist voters if requested
• Close the polling place

Qualifications

• Must be a registered voter in Monroe County, NY  
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English 
• Must participate in annual training and pass inspector certification exam 
• Must be able to execute all inspector duties unassisted by another person  
• Must ensure voter rights and procedures according to election law 
• Must have a valid phone number and email
• Must dress, speak, and act professionally
• Must maintain cooperative and collaborative attitude
• Must have transportation to and from training and work assignments

 STUDENT INSPECTORS (LEAP)

Role Description

 Election Inspectors age 17 years or older and attending high-school.

Typical Tasks

• Prepare polling places for voting
• Set up the voting equipment
• Sign in and process voters
• Demonstrate voting procedures to voters
• Assist voters if requested
• Close the polling place

Qualifications

• Must meet all Election Inspector Qualifications  
• Must be a registered or preregistered voter in Monroe County, NY
• Must be at least 17 years old

  Spanish Interpreters

Role Description

 A poll worker commissioned by the Board of Elections to provide translation and interpretation for Spanish-speaking voters within a poll site. 

Typical Tasks

• Interpret and translate for Spanish-speaking voters
• Assist Spanish-speaking voters inside the voting booth (Oath for Person Assisting Voter required)
  • Spanish Interpreters may also
    • Read any Field Guide directions to inspectors
    • Set up check-in tables
    • Set up poll site signs
    • Welcome voters 
    • Help voters navigate the poll site
    • Direct voters to voting machines
    • Help voters with basic operation of the voting machine (must stand behind the voting machine, must speak in English only)
    • Hand out “I Voted" stickers 

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently in both English and Spanish
• Must take the Oath for Person(s) Assisting Voter  whenever assisting a Spanish-speaking voter

 SITE CHAIR

Role Description

 Senior Election Inspector that provides oversight and management for a poll site's inspectors and operations, and is appointed by the Board of Elections from our pool of experienced Election Inspectors. 

Typical Tasks

• Lead poll site with bipartisan Site Chair counterpart

• Assign opening/closing duties based on inspector strengths

• Ensure all voting machines are ready

• Rotate inspector tasks and assign staff breaks

• Ensure all workers sign in for shifts

• Oversee voter sign-in problems

• Oversee and administer all documentation and reports

• Ensure proper site closing and security

Qualifications

• Must meet all Election Inspector Qualifications
• Additional site chair training and exam required
• Must have “people skills”
  1. Communication skills
  2. Conflict management skills
  3. Ability to lead and manage inspectors and voters
• Must be have “organizational skills”
  1. Ability to organize and maintain order of poll site
  2. Ability to follow and lead others in detailed directions
• Must have “technology skills”
  1. Must be comfortable with touchscreen technology

  Election Coordinator

Role Description

The Election Coordinator is a party leader–recommended position appointed by the Board of Elections Commissioners.

Typical Tasks

Coordinators are responsible for recruiting, assigning, and organizing election inspectors to work elections. Each coordinator is assigned specific districts to manage, and are responsible to find workers for the pollsites within their assigned districts.

Qualifications

• Must be recommended by a party leader
• Must be appointed by the Board of Elections Commissioners
• Must attend Coordinator orientation and training sessions
• Must meet all Election Inspector Qualifications
• Must meet all Site Chair qualifications and training requirements

  ELECTION DAY TECHNICIAN (EDT)

Role Description

The Election Day Technician (EDT) is a field supervisor role appointed by the Board of Elections Commissioners.

Typical Tasks

• Support Site Chairs with their duties at assigned poll sites
• Address issues pertaining to election procedures, personnel, and poll site election technology

Qualifications

• Must be a registered voter in Monroe County, NY
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must ensure voter rights and follow procedures in accordance with election law
• Must have a valid cell phone number and email address
• Must dress, speak, and act professionally
• Must maintain a cooperative and collaborative attitude
• Must have reliable transportation to and from training and work assignments
• Must complete Election Inspector training and pass required exam
• Must complete Site Chair training and pass the required exam
• Must complete EDT training and pass required exam
• Must be appointed by the Board of Elections Commissioners