New Poll Workers: Election Inspector 

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Wisconsin law requires every employer to grant an unpaid leave of absence to each employee who is appointed to serve as an election inspector if the employee who serves as an election official provides their employer with at least 7 days' notice.The leave is for the entire 24-hour period of each election day in which the employee serves in their official capacity as an election inspector. Upon request from the employer, the Milwaukee Election Commission will verify the appointment of their employee as an election inspector.  

Qualifications

• Live in Milwaukee COUNTY
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be 18 years old (except qualified high school student poll workers)
• Never have been convicted of a felony and not otherwise disqualified from voting 
• Be able to read and write fluently in the English language 
• Hold no public office 

Pay

$220 stipend for a full-day shift

$117 stipend for a half-day shift

Required training is also paid: $45 for attending a 3 hour in person training or $30 for attending a 2 hour virtual training.

Bilingual Election Inspectors receive an additional $15 for working at specific sites. 

Principles Duties and Responsibilities 

• Check-in Registered Voters
• Register Eligible Voters
• Monitor Voting and Ballot Marking Equipment
• Assist and Guide Voters
• Assist Chief Inspector as needed

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Customer service and attention to detail is an important requirement for the job.
• Be on time and have reliable transportation