Montgomery County Election Worker Program 2026 Positions/Service Hours/Pay Information
Election Workers play a key role in ensuring the successful operations of an election. The Position Descriptions and Payment chart outlines the positions with position codes, a brief description of the role, the required service hours and expected service stipend earnings or student service-learning hours earnings. To be eligible to receive the service stipend or student service-learning hours, you must successfully complete all required training and fulfill all election duties to which you are assignedThe Election Worker service positions are:
- Election Judges (poll workers) - Election Day and Early Voting
- Canvassers
- Nursing Home Program
- Drop Box Runners
Election Day Positions
* Select the position to view the full job description.** Election Workers who served as Election Judges (poll workers) in the 2024 election cycle will receive a returning service bonus for Election Judge service during the 2026 election cycle. Election Judges will receive a $100.00 bonus for each full-day served on Election Day or during Early Voting or a $50.00 bonus for each part-day served on Election Day or during Early Voting. Election workers who served in the 2024 elections as Canvasser, Drop Box Runner, or in the Nursing Home Program are not eligible to receive the returning service bonus.
( ^) Position is not required to attend the pre-election meeting at the polling place
| Position (Code) | Position Description Summary | Service Hours/Special Requirements | Service Pay |
Training Pay(one time only) |
Returning EJ Bonus |
SSL Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief (CHF) * | Chief (CHF) Election Workers serve as the polling place supervisors. Each polling place is staffed with two Chief’s of different party affiliations. | 6:00 am to about 11:00 pm, Requires cell phone. Minimum age - 18 yearsP. revious Election Judge experience is preferred. Required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to Election Day |
$320 | $70 | $100 | 30 |
| Closing (CLS) * | Closing (CLS) ) Judges assist the Chiefs with closing the voting equipment. Once the polling place is closed, two Closers (of different party affiliations) ride together to deliver the critical materials to the Board of Elections. | 6:30 pm to about 11:30 pm, Requires a car and cell phone. Minimum age - 18 years Note: There is no reimbursement for mileage or tolls Required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to Election Day |
$135 | $50 | $50 | 12 |
| Voting Operations * includes bilingual (VOP and SPN) |
Voting Operations (VOP and SPN) Judges assist voters at voting stations in the polling place. One VOP bilingual in Spanish (SPN) is required per polling place. Election Judges bilingual in other languages (Chinese, French, Korean, Vietnamese and others) may also be assigned, based on the specific needs of the polling place. | 6:00 am to about 11:00 pm Required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to Election Day |
$250 | $50 | $100 | 25 |
| Voting Operations A * (VOP-A) Part-day shift. (Morning) |
Voting Operations (VOP-A) Part-time Election Workers are trained to carry out the duties associated with each functional area in the polling place. *Limited part-time positions available. | VOP-A - 6:00 am - 3:00 pm Required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to Election Day |
$125/shift | $50 | $50 | 16 |
| Voting Operations B (VOP-B) Part-day shift (Afternoon) |
Voting Operations (VOP-B) Part-time Election Workers are trained to carry out the duties associated with each functional area in the polling place. *Limited part-time positions available. | VOP-B - 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm Required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to Election Day |
$125/shift | $50 | $50 | 16 |
| Voting Operations Driver * (VOP-D) |
Voting Operations - Driver (VOP-D) Judges assist voters at voting stations in the polling place. When the polls are officially closed, the VOP-D will at the direction of the Chiefs transport critical materials to the assigned Regional Upload site. Each polling place is staffed with one VOP-D. | 6:00 am to about 9:30 pm, requires a car and cell phone. Minimum age - 18 years Required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to Election Day |
$250 | $50 | $100 | 25 |
| Voting Operations - Provisional (VOP-P ) * | Voting Operations – Provisional (VOP-P) judges assist voters who need to submit additional information to determine or update their eligibility to vote. This position does not rotate to work any other station. |
6:00 am to about 11:00 pm. Minimum age - 18 years |
$250 | $50 | $100 | 25 |
| Same Day Registration (SDR) * | Same Day Registration (SDR) judges assist voters at the check-in-voting station and are responsible for registering and processing new voters. This position does not rotate to work any other station. | 6:00 am to about 11:00 pm. Minimum age - 18 years Required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to Election Day |
$250 | $50 | $100 | 25 |
| Greeter (GRT) | Greeter (GRT) Election Workers are stationed at the main entrance of the polling place and direct voters to the correct polling room in the building and provide other relevant information. Note: There is a limited number of positions available. |
6:00 am to 9:00 pm | $250 | $50 | N/A | 25 |
| Greeter-A (GRT-A) (part-time) |
Greeter (GRT) Election Workers are stationed at the main entrance of the polling place and direct voters to the correct polling room in the building and provide other relevant information. Note: There is a limited number of positions available. |
6:00 am to 2:00 pm | 125 | $50 | N/A | 12 |
| Greeter-B (GRT-B) (part-time) |
Greeter (GRT) Election Workers are stationed at the main entrance of the polling place and direct voters to the correct polling room in the building and provide other relevant information. Note: There is a limited number of positions available |
2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $125 | $50 | N/A | 12 |
| Runner (RNR) |
Election Day Runners provide logistical support to polling place requesting supplies and equipment from the Board of Elections. Individuals selected for these positions will be dispatched by Board of Elections' personnel to multiple polling places throughout their shift. | 5:00 am - 7:00 pm Requires a car to drive throughout the county to multiple polling places and a cell phone. Minimum age 18 years Note: There is no reimbursement for mileage or tolls |
$270 | N/A | N/A | 14 |
| Runner- A ( RNR-A) Part-day shift (Morning) | Election Day Runners-A (RNR-A) provide logistical support to polling place requesting supplies and equipment from the Board of Elections. Individuals selected for these positions will be dispatched by Board of Elections' personnel to multiple polling places throughout their shift. | 5:00 am - 12:00 pm Requires a car to drive throughout the county to multiple polling places and a cell phone. Minimum age 18 years Note: There is no reimbursement for mileage or tolls |
$135 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| Runner -B(RNR-B) Part- day shift (Afternoon) | Election Day Runners-B (RNR-B) provide logistical support to polling place requesting supplies and equipment from the Board of Elections. Individuals selected for these positions will be dispatched by Board of Elections' personnel to multiple polling places throughout their shift. | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Requires a car to drive throughout the county to multiple polling places and a cell phone. Minimum age 18 years Note: There is no reimbursement for mileage or tolls |
$135 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| Regional Site Runner (RSR) | Regional Site Runners (RSR) work election night at one of several drop-off locations throughout the county to assist Board of Elections' staff with the prompt and accurate receipt of polling place materials election night. | 7:30 pm to about 11:00 pm Requires a cell phone. |
$85 | $50 | N/A | 10 |
| Election Night Support (ENS) | Election Night Support (ENS) serve on election night to assist with the intake of election materials and voting equipment from the polling places. They perform a variety of tasks including traffic control, unloading vehicles, receiving, and sorting materials, inventory verification and reconciliation. | 8:00 pm to about 2:00 am Note: service for this position is at the Board of Elections main office in Gaithersburg, MD |
$135 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| Roamer (RMR) * | Roamers (RMR) are assigned to provide place support. These highly experienced individuals are responsible for resolving technical problems or procedural issues that may arise. Each Roamer supports four to six polling places on an assigned route. They must have a thorough working knowledge of election procedures to serve as a resource for Chief’s and voters. | 5:00 am to about 11:00 pm, requires prior experience as a Chief, a car and cell phone. Minimum age - 18 years Note: There is no reimbursement for mileage or tolls |
$370 | $70 | N/A | N/A |
| Early Voting Closer (EVCLS ) | On Election Day, Early Voting Closers assist in shutting down the Early Voting equipment at the Board of Election main offices. | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm | $135 | $50 (unless already trained) |
N/A | N/A |
| Standby (STBY * | Standby (STBY) judges, if selected, will serve as on-call judges. | Varies by position filled | If assigned to serve, will receive pay amount for the position filled. | $50 | If assigned to serve, will receive SSL hours for the position filled. | $50 |
Early Voting Positions
| Position (Code) | Position Description Summary | Service Hours/Special Requirements | Service Pay | Training Pay(one time only) |
Returning EJ Bonus |
SSL Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Voting Chief (EVCHF) * | Two Early Voting Chief’s (EVCHF) are assigned per day to each early voting center. Working under the direction and supervision of the Center Manager they are responsible for managing the other Election Judgess, assisting voters, and completing the forms and documents. | 6:00 am to about 11:00 pm Minimum age - 18 years Requires a cell phone. Previous Election Judge experience is preferred. Required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to the first day of early voting |
$320 | $70 (unless already trained) | $100 | 30 |
| Early Voting Operations Includes bilingual * (EVVOP) and (EVSPN (Spanish)) |
Early Voting, Voting Operations (EVVOP and EVSPN) judges assist voters at voting stations in the Early Voting Center. One EVVOP bilingual in Spanish (EVSPN) is required per center. Election judges bilingual in other languages (Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese and others) may also be assigned, based on the specific needs of the center. | 6:00 am to about 11:00 pm Minimum age — 16 yrs May be required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to the first day of early voting |
$250 | $50 (unless already trained) | $100 | 25 |
| Early Voting Voting Operations Provisional * (EVVOP-P) |
Early Voting, Voting Operations - Provisional (EVVOP-P) judges assist voters who need to submit additional information to determine or update their eligibility to vote. This position does not rotate to work any other station. | 6:00 am to about 11:00 pm Minimum age - 18 years May be required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to the first day of early voting |
$250 | $50 (unless already trained) | $100 | 25 |
| Early Voting Same Day Registration * (EVSDR) | Early Voting, Same Day Registration (EVSDR) judges assist voters at the check-in station and are responsible for registering and processing new voters. This position does not rotate to any other station. | 6:00 am to about 11:00 pm Minimum age - 18 years May be required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to the first day of early voting |
$250 | $50 (unless already trained) | $100 | 25 |
| Early Voting Voting Operations Part-time Shift A * (EVVOP-A) |
Early Voting, Voting Operations – A (EVVOP-A) Judges assist voters at voting stations in the Early Voting Center. | EVVOP-A 6:00 am - 3:00 pm May be required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to the first day of early voting |
$125 | $50 (unless already trained) | $50 | 16 |
| Early Voting Voting Operations Part-time Shifts B * (EVVOP-B) |
Early Voting, Voting Operations – B (EVVOP-B) Judges assist voters at voting stations in the Early Voting Center. | EVVOP-B 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm May be required to attend the set-up meeting the night prior to the first day of early voting |
$125 | $50 (unless already trained) | $50 | 16 |
| Early Voting Runner (EVRNR) | Early Voting Runner (EVRNR) will be providing support to the Early Voting centers by transporting critical materials to and from the Board of Elections each day of early voting. Required to work in a team of two, each of different party affiliation. | 6:30 pm to about 10 pm , requires a carand a cell phone. Minimum age — 18 yrs Note: There is no reimbursement for mileage or tolls |
$100 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Standby (EVSTBY) * | Standby (EVSTBY) workers, if selected, will serve as on-call workers. | Varies by position filled | * | $50 | * | * |
* If assigned to work will receive pay amount for the position filled.
Canvass and Nursing Home Program Positions
| Position (Code) | Position Description Summary | Service Hours/Special Requirements | Service Pay | Training Pay(one time only) |
Returning EJ Bonus |
SSL Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvass Full Day | Verify that Mail-in ballot envelopes meet the legal requirements; open the Mail-in ballot envelopes; duplicate ballots as necessary and review the ballots to ensure the ballots are able to be scanned. | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $175 | $20 | N/A | 8 |
| Canvass Part-Day (morning) |
Verify that Mail-in ballot envelopes meet the legal requirements; open the Mail-in ballot envelopes; duplicate ballots as necessary and review the ballots to ensure the ballots are able to be scanned. | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | $87.50 | $20 | N/A | 4 |
| Canvass Part-Day ( afternoon) |
Verify that Mail-in ballot envelopes meet the legal requirements; open the Mail-in ballot envelopes; duplicate ballots as necessary and review the ballots to ensure the ballots are able to be scanned. | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | $87.50 | $20 | N/A | 4 |
| Nursing Home Program - Full Day | Assist voters with Voter Registration and the Vote-by-Mail process at various assisted living locations. | 8 hour shift times vary Requires a car, cell phone and successful completion of a background check Note: There is no reimbursement for mileage or tolls |
$175(Non-Driver) $195(Driver) |
$30 | N/A | 8 |
| Nursing Home Program - Part Day | Assist voters with Voter Registration and the Vote-by-Mail process at various assisted living locations. | 4 hour shift, times vary Requires a car, cell phone and successful completion of a background check Note: There is no reimbursement for mileage or tolls |
$87.50(Non-Driver) $97.50(Driver) |
$30 | N/A | 4 |
Drop Box Runner Positions
Note: Drop Box Runner positions are not eligible to receive the returning service bonus
| Position (Code) | Position Description Summary | Service Hours/Special Requirements | Service Pay | Training Pay | Returning EJ Bonus |
SSL Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop Box Runner | Drop Box Runners are tasked with picking up voted ballots from drop boxes located throughout Montgomery County beginning six weeks prior to the election. | Shift #1: 9:30 am to about 1:00 pm-Daily for 6 weeks (Sh ift #1 begins 6 weeks prior to Election Day) Shift # 2: 4:00 pm to about 7:30 pm-Daily for one week (Shift #2 begins one week prior to Election Day) Requires a car, cell phone and successful completion of a background check Minimum age — 16 yrs Note: There is no reimbursement for mileage or tolls |
$100 (non-driver) $120 (driver) |
$30 | N/A | 4 |
Service stipend (payment) is made by check six weeks after each election. High School Students may elect to receive SSL (Student Service Learning) hours in lieu of payment. To receive payment workers must provide their social security number prior to working the election. Note that the stipend is considered income for tax purposes. Workers earning:
- Less than $600 will not have taxes withheld or receive a W-2 at the end of the calendar year.
- $600-$2,000 will receive a W-2 showing their payment as taxable income. Social Security and Medicare taxes may be withheld.
- $2000 or more will receive a W-2 showing their payment as taxable income. Social Security and Medicare taxes will be withheld.
- W-2 forms will be mailed to the address of record in January of the following year less than $600 will not have taxes withheld or receive a W-2 at the end of the calendar year.
