Republican Poll Workers Needed

The Johnson County Auditor’s Office needs registered Republicans ready and able to work as precinct officials for Election Day.

State law requires auditors to balance poll workers equally, or very close to equally, between the two full-status political parties, Democrats and Republicans. Balancing our workforce evenly in a county that leans strongly to one party is an ongoing challenge for our office.

Pay is $10.50 an hour, with time and a half after eight hours a day. You must be a registered voter in Johnson County to work.  

The work day starts at 6 AM on Tuesday, November 4, and concludes at roughly 10 PM, making full day pay just over $200. There may be limited opportunities for half day work. Your chances of being hired will increase if you are willing to work outside your own precinct and if you are comfortable working with computers.

Republican workers are needed for the following locations:

Swisher – 1 or 2
Shueyville – 1 or 2
Solon City Hall – 1 or 2
Newport – 1
North Liberty:
          Garner Elementary – 2 or 3
          South Slope – 3 or 4
          North Central Jr High – 1
Iowa City:
          Quad Residence Hall – 1 or 2
          UI Art Bldg West - 2
          UI Main Library – 5
          UI Athletic Hall of Fame – 1
          IC Transit Bldg – 2
          Mark Twain Elementary – 2
          Longfellow Elementary – 3 or 4
          IC Rec Center – 4
          IC Senior Center – 4
          Mann Elementary – 4
          Shimek Elementary – 1
          Regina – 3 or 4
 
Workers will also need to attend one training session. These will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 28, 29 and 30 at 5:30 PM at Montgomery Hall at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

We also need four additional Republican workers for the Absentee Board. This is a two day job beginning Monday, November 3 at 8 AM. Training for the Absentee Board is Monday. October 27 at either noon or 6 PM at our office.

Potential workers should apply at our office at 913 S. Dubuque St. in Iowa City between 7:45 and 5:30 weekdays, or on Saturday, October 25 from 8 to 5. For the hiring process you will need identification: either a driver’s license and original Social Security card, or a valid passport.

Democrats, independents, and third party voters may also apply, but are not likely to be needed for this election as those positions are already filled.