Join the Travis County Clerk Elections Division for our Elections Job Fair!
Ready to serve your community this November? Join us at one of our two Elections events:
- Wednesday, August 26 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 29 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: 5501 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
We are hiring Early Voting Poll Workers and Seasonal Election Workers for the November 3 Election. Attend the event to learn about available positions, interview on the spot, complete onboarding, and take the next step toward joining our election team.
Starting pay is $20 per hour (some positions pay more based on the role).
What to Bring
If you are offered a position, you will begin the onboarding process at the event. Please bring documentation needed to complete the federal Form I-9.
Commonly used document options include:
- A valid U.S. Passport; or
- A Texas Driver License (or other acceptable government-issued photo ID) and your Social Security card.
To save time, we encourage you to apply before attending the hiring event. Fill out an application here.
Email completed applications to [email protected] or bring your completed application to the event.
Job Opportunities
Early Voting Poll Workers
Help ensure a smooth voting experience by welcoming voters, checking them in, verifying eligibility, issuing access codes for voting equipment, and assisting voters with the voting process as needed. Early Voting Poll Workers serve at polling locations throughout the county during the Early Voting period.
Seasonal Election Workers
Support the behind-the-scenes operations that make elections possible. Temporary positions may include:
- Ballot by Mail Clerks – Process mail ballot applications and ballots, perform data entry, and prepare election mail.
- Call Center Representatives – Assist voters and election workers by answering questions and directing calls.
- Voting Equipment Technicians – Prepare, test, deliver, and troubleshoot voting equipment at polling locations.
- Supply Preparation Workers – Assemble election supplies and deliver materials to polling locations.
- Trainers – Help train poll workers and support election operations.
- Box Truck Drivers – Transport voting equipment and supplies to and from polling locations (CDL not required).
Position Requirements
Early Voting Poll Workers
- Be a registered voter in Travis County.
- Be able to attend a training between October 5 and October 29.
- Criminal background check required.
Seasonal Election Workers
- Be available from around mid-September through mid-November.
- Do not need to be registered to vote in Travis County.
- Criminal background check required.
Please note: This hiring event is only for Early Voting Poll Workers and Seasonal Election Workers. If you are interested in serving as an Election Day Poll Worker only, you do not need to attend this event. Please fill out an interest form online instead.