Somerville Seeks Standby Polling Place Workers for State Primary Election Tuesday, September 3

The City of Somerville is seeking standby polling place workers for the upcoming State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 3. Many poll workers are needed to support operations and conduct a successful election.   

General Duties  

Poll worker must be ready to step in as needed on Election Day: Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The workday starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends after the polls close at 8 p.m., with a two-hour break. Poll workers would serve in the following role: 

• 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 $225 per day. 

To apply, please email Human Resources at hradmin@somervillema.gov. Applicants will be contacted and hired as needed up until Election Day. 

To learn more, please contact the Elections Office at 617-625-6600 ext. 4200. 

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.