The City of Somerville is hiring polling place workers for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. 

No experience is required to be an election inspector, you will receive $200 for participating in this important civic activity. More information on election worker roles and payments please see below. 

Interested residents are encouraged to attend an information session on Tuesday, February 6, to learn more. 

Information Session 

The Elections Office is hosting two information sessions about becoming a poll worker on Tuesday, February 6 at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) in City Council Chambers on the second floor. An afternoon session will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.  The evening session will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Register to attend at somervillema.gov/PollWorkerInfoSessions.  

If you are interested in learning more but not able to attend an information session, please contact the Elections Office at 617-625-6600 ext. 4200. 

General Duties 

Poll workers are encouraged to commit to working the entire day of the primary election: Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The workday starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends after the polls close at 8:00 p.m., with a two-hour break. Election inspectors check off names as voters check in, assist at the voting machine, or staff the demonstration table. Inspectors also help set up and break down the precinct. The compensation is $200 per day.