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TYPES OF ELECTION INSPECTORS
Election Inspector
Election official that runs poll site operations
Student Inspector
Inspector age 17 years or older and in high-school
Bilingual Inspector
Provides translation services at poll sites
Site Chair
Oversees poll site inspectors and operations
PAY RATES
2026 Pay Rates
Election Inspectors $16 per hour
Student Inspectors $16 per hour
Bilingual Inspectors $17 per hour
Site Chairs $18 per hour
All $25 per training
All Paid rest and meal breaks
HOURS
2026 Shifts & Hours
Election Day 17 hr. Shift
Early Voting Days 10 hr. Shifts*
*Early voting shifts are offered exclusively to returning inspectors. Assigned by BOE staff only.
Typical Election Inspector 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
- Canvass and report results
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- 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 exam to be certified
- Must have a valid phone number and email
- Must dress, speak, and act professionally
- Must have transportation for training and work assignments
Questions?
Contact the Inspector Training Team
1-585-753-1558 | [email protected]
435 Smith St, Rochester, NY 14608
