Canvass workers verify that all the Mail-in Ballot envelopes meet all the legal requirements, open all the Mail-in ballot envelopes, and review the ballots ensuring they are eligible to be scanned. Canvassers work in a team of two and each of different party affiliation. Election canvassing begins prior to Election Day and continues after Election Day. Canvass positions are full or part-day.
Responsibilities:
- Be organized and detailed
- Work as a bi-partisan team to inspect all ballot envelopes and ballots to make sure they are eligible to be scanned
- Complete all training (in-person)
- Able to speak clearly, listen well and be courteous to fellow canvassers, and election staff
- Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Follow procedures; written or verbal instructions
- Read, write and speak the English language
Election Service Stipend:
Training Payment: $20.00
Full-day – $175.00
Part-day (morning) – $87.50
Part-day (Afternoon) - $87.50
Election Service Hours:
Full-day – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Part-day (morning) - 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Part-day (afternoon) - 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm