Role

The City of Lowell's Election and Census Office employees approximately 225 poll workers per election, across our 11 Wards (containing 33 precincts). Each polling location is staffed with a minimum of six poll workers, including a Warden, a Clerk, and four Inspectors. Translators are also assigned to each polling location, based on need. All poll workers are paid, and subject to very specific rules/guidelines/policies.

Become A Poll Worker

We are always interested in hearing from prospective poll workers, that may be available for future elections. If you are interested in being a paid participant in our next election, please download, complete, sign and return the 2015/2016 Election Worker application as well as a completed Massachusetts M-4 Tax Form (PDF) and a completed Federal W-4 Tax Form (PDF) to the City of Lowell Election and Census Office either in person or via mail at:
City of Lowell Election and Census Office
375 Merrimack St, Room 5
Lowell, MA 01852

The Poll Worker Training Manual contains specific operational procedures, rules, guidelines, and policies essential for ensuring a successful election.