Poll Workers in Lubbock: Benefits, Pay, and How to Get Involved

If you’ve ever wondered how elections in Lubbock run so smoothly, the answer often lies with the dedicated poll workers from our community.

Becoming a poll worker in Lubbock has its perks beyond feeling good about your contribution. Working the polls comes with benefits like paid training, valuable community experience, and even more perks for students.

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Whether you’re a student looking for extra income, a retiree with time to give back, or simply a resident who wants to make a difference, serving as a poll worker in Lubbock is a rewarding way to get involved.

What Does a Poll Worker Do in Lubbock?

According to VoteLubbock.org:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Greeting each voter as they come into the polling place
2. Qualifying and checking in voters using electronic pollbooks
3. Assisting voters with the voting process, including those with special needs
4. Managing or assisting with the opening and closing of the election polls

And hooking people up with their awesome "I Voted" sticker, too.

Who Can Apply to Become a Poll Worker in Texas?

To be a poll worker in Lubbock County, you need to be 18 or older (unless you’re a Student Election Clerk) and a registered voter. You should be reliable, detail-oriented, comfortable with people and computers, and able to follow election laws after training.

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Bilingual clerks are especially needed. Poll workers must have dependable transportation, be able to stand for long periods, and lift up to 30 pounds. You’ll also need to commit to long shifts — either the full Election Day (6 a.m. until closing) or every day of Early Voting (about 13 hours daily for 7–12 days).

Training is required, and you cannot serve if you hold elected office, work for an elected official, are closely related to a candidate, or are involved in a campaign.

The Benefits of Serving as a Poll Worker

The position is paid, so this is a great opportunity for retirees and students to make a little extra cash. Students get the added perks of fulfilling community service hours, improving their resume, and looking more impressive on applications to college, etc. And you get an excused absence on those days.

How to Sign Up as a Poll Worker in Lubbock County

Adults can apply at any of these agencies in Lubbock:

ITSQuest Professional Staffing Solutions
4505 82nd St, Suite 3
Lubbock, TX 79424
806-785-9100

KT Black Services
#18 Briercroft Office Park
Lubbock, TX 79412
806-535-7038

Onin Staffing
4611 50th St, #A
Lubbock, TX 79414
806-686-3855

Students, you'll want to fill out your application here.