Election Technician

If you are interested in working as an Election Technician, please complete the Election Technician Application.

DUTIES: Election Technicians are responsible for setting up the election equipment in their assigned precinct and to ensure that all voting machines, e-pollbooks, cords, cables, outlets, etc. are working and connected to ensure the voting site opens on time (7:00AM). Providing a fair and accessible election for all eligible voters. Duties include but are not limited to setting up and breaking down a polling place before and after voting hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be an ET, you must be:

1. 18 years old or older.
2. Have a valid driver’s license.
3. Must have reliable transportation.
4. A registered voter in the State of Maryland.
5. Able to speak, read, and write English.
6. Physically and mentally able to work at least a 15-hour day.
7. Willing to work outside your home precinct; and
8. Able to sit and/or stand for an extended period.
9. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
10. Must have a smartphone* 

*No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.

NOTE: An ET is required to be able to lift boxes and other items weighing 10 to 25 lbs.

Additionally, you cannot be an ET and a:
1. Candidate or currently hold a public or political office, including State and county political party central committees; or
2. Chairman, campaign manager or treasurer for a political or candidate committee.

No experience is required, and the Baltimore City Board of Elections will provide comprehensive mandatory training. Knowledge of computers is preferred. Bilingual speakers are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY:  Complete our online application.

You can also download a fillable PDF form (when available). Please mail the completed form to: Baltimore City Board of Elections
Benton Office Bldg., Rm. 129
417 E. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21202
or fax to 410-962-8747.

Please do not submit a resume.

Compensation:
Election Technician: $400.00

Each ET works as part of the election workers team including but not limited to one Democratic Judge and one Republican Judge. If you would like additional information concerning election technicians, please email Lisa Stanley.

Mandatory Training Class

You are required by law to attend a training class and to serve on the day(s) you are assigned to work. You will receive compensation of $50.00 for attending the training session.

  • ​​If you are a current serving election judge you will not be recruited from the judges department, due to the need for more judges than ET during an election.

  • In addition, for ET we are recruiting persons with computer and technical skills.