Want to do your part to assure 2020 elections are fair and efficient? Train to be an election worker, and earn up to $105 assisting voters and helping with elections such as the March 17 Presidential Preference Election. Gila County Elections Department announced this week that poll workers are especially needed for vote centers in Miami, San Carlos, Roosevelt, Young, and Tonto Basin – plus Pine-Strawberry, Star Valley and Canyon Day on the White Mountain Apache reservation.

Paid training sessions in Globe begin Feb. 10-14 for various positions, with training in Payson the following week. See the list of specific dates and position trainings below.

To work the polls you must be registered as a voter in Gila County, have good communication skills - and attend one of the paid trainings before the Presidential Preference Election on March 17.

Apply today or ask questions with a call or email to Erin Miller at the Gila County Elections Department 928-402-8709 eemiller@gilacountyaz.gov

Training Schedule

Trainings begin next week in Central Heights at the Gila County Elections Department in the County office complex on Apache Avenue.

Monday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon for Globe and Miami ID Clerks; then from 1-4 p.m. for provisional clerks

Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon for ballot judges for Globe and Miami, and from 1 - 4 p.m. for marshalls.

Thursday, Feb. 13 during the morning from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. is training for inspectors for Globe, Miami, Roosevelt and San Carlos.

Friday, Feb. 14 is reserved for a make-up class, limited to position briefings, for Globe, Miami, Roosevelt and San Carlos. Questions or want to sign-up in advance for a specific training? Call or email Erin 928-402-8709 or eemiller@gilacountyaz.gov.