Poll Workers
Poll workers are also referred to as poll managers, poll clerks or--in a broader context--managers of election. To be a poll worker requires the individual to be a registered voter in the county, or adjacent county, of the precinct in which he or she works. Additionally 16- and 17-year-olds may work as a poll manager's assistant pending completion of training as required by law.
Yes, poll workers are paid for their services. Generally poll managers in South Carolina are paid $60 per day by the state for a total of $135 per election ($75 for election day plus $60 for training). Clerks receive an additional day's pay at $60/day for a total of $195. Poll managers are paid to attend a training session.
https://scvotes.gov/poll-managers/online-poll-manager-training/
To access your online, interactive poll manager training program you will need to contact our office at (843) 255-6900 or by emailing pollworkermanagement@bcgov.net to get a user name and password.