Student Election Worker Program

The Los Angeles County Student Election Worker Program provides high school students with an exciting opportunity to serve as Election Workers in Los Angeles County elections.

Participating students receive a stipend for their service along with a great hands-on introduction to the democratic process.

Thank You for Your Service

A message to Election Workers from Dean C. Logan, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, and Los Angeles County Third District Supervisor and Chair of the Board of Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath.

Requirements

Interested students must meet the following requirements to participate as a student election worker:

Must be at least 16 years of age by the time of the election
Must be attending a public or private secondary education institution (High School)
U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) of the United States
Good academic standing: G.P.A. of 2.5 or greater
Must have teacher and parental consent

Apply to be a Student Election Worker

First, the Consent Form must be completed with signatures from the eligible student, the student's parent or guardian, and the student's teacher or counselor. Download a copy of the Consent Form.

Second, attach the Consent Form to the online application (link below).

Complete the online application:

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Student Election Worker Responsibilities

Attend training
Assist with opening and closing the Vote Center
Assist with helping voters throughout the day

Benefits of Being a Student Election Worker

Earn $100 for each day served at the Vote Center
Earn $80 for attending Election Worker training
Bilingual Election Workers that speak a qualified language receive a $100 bonus (See list of languages below.)
Earn community service/service learning credits
Student election workers receive an excused absence from school for the day of their election worker service
Hands-on introduction to the democratic process
Looks great on college/scholarship applications and resumes