When the new year rolls around, election campaign activity will heat up in San Diego. With an eye toward the March 5 Presidential Primary Election, poll workers are needed–especially those who are bilingual.
In 2024, vote centers will be open throughout the city and county for an extended period before Election Day. Rather than a single day of service, poll workers are now needed to staff vote centers for up to 11 days in the two weeks before Election Day.
Depending on the assignment, poll workers will receive a stipend ranging from $135 to $160 for each day of service at a vote center between February 24 and March 4.
On Election Day, March 5, poll workers will receive a stipend ranging from $220 to $270 due to the extended hours. Those who are bilingual will receive an additional $5 for each day of service, with an increase to $10 on Election Day.
The San Diego Country Registrar’s Office is required by federal law to provide bilingual speakers and voting materials to voters who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese and Chinese.
In addition, state and county requirements show a need for Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Somali and Persian (Farsi and Dari) speakers at select vote centers across the county. The Registrar’s office is recruiting poll workers who are bilingual in those languages.
Applicants must be 18 years old, a U.S citizen and registered to vote in California, or lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States. Applicants must also provide their own transportation to their assigned vote center.
The Registrar is seeking people who are team players, exhibit leadership and customer service skills, and display flexibility, patience and integrity.
Applications are available at sdvote.com. For more information, call (858) 565-5800 or email pollworker@sdcounty.ca.gov.
