Election Clerk Details
Thank you for joining our team to help insure a lawful and fair voting experience for people in Grapevine! Mike and I always enjoy making new friends when working shoulder to shoulder on Election Day.
I have included many details below so let me know if I have left out anything. If you have a question it's a pretty good bet that someone else does as well. You can text me or call me at 817-366-2338.
I have included many details below so let me know if I have left out anything. If you have a question it's a pretty good bet that someone else does as well. You can text me or call me at 817-366-2338.
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021
Time: 6:00am - 8:00pm
This includes any set up and break down. We do have to close up after the last voter is finished so we could run over if voting is extra heavy right at closing. We do stop the line from forming at 7pm since that is the official cut off time.
Location: The Rec, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX 76051
What to Wear (and what not to wear):
-Be comfortable but neat
-Workers and voters are prohibited from wearing anything that identifies a political party or a candidate - Neutral is the word of the day.
-Comfortable shoes are always a good idea but no one will be on their feet all day since we do rotate positions.
-I advise dressing in layers and bringing a light jacket or sweater. You just never know how hot or cold a room will be.
Getting Paid: Everyone gets paid - Woo Hoo! When we are working together you will fill out a form that will be turned into the administration. They mail the checks directly to you or you can sign up for direct deposit. If you choose direct deposit please bring a Hopefully, they now have an option for direct deposit but I am not sure of that just yet.
Time: 6:00am - 8:00pm
This includes any set up and break down. We do have to close up after the last voter is finished so we could run over if voting is extra heavy right at closing. We do stop the line from forming at 7pm since that is the official cut off time.
Location: The Rec, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX 76051
What to Wear (and what not to wear):
-Be comfortable but neat
-Workers and voters are prohibited from wearing anything that identifies a political party or a candidate - Neutral is the word of the day.
-Comfortable shoes are always a good idea but no one will be on their feet all day since we do rotate positions.
-I advise dressing in layers and bringing a light jacket or sweater. You just never know how hot or cold a room will be.
Getting Paid: Everyone gets paid - Woo Hoo! When we are working together you will fill out a form that will be turned into the administration. They mail the checks directly to you or you can sign up for direct deposit. If you choose direct deposit please bring a Hopefully, they now have an option for direct deposit but I am not sure of that just yet.
WHAT ABOUT FOOD?
-Definitely plan on bringing any special snacks you want to have throughout the day and for lunch/dinner as well as any drinks. You may have food orders delivered to our location.
-You may bring a small cooler
-There are a couple of different areas where we can step away for a short break to eat or just for a moment of quiet.
-The REC does have vending machines for all kinds of beverages (Gatorade, water, sodas, etc...) as well as a snack counter with a few treats like pretzels w/hummus, chips, and more.
-Definitely plan on bringing any special snacks you want to have throughout the day and for lunch/dinner as well as any drinks. You may have food orders delivered to our location.
-You may bring a small cooler
-There are a couple of different areas where we can step away for a short break to eat or just for a moment of quiet.
-The REC does have vending machines for all kinds of beverages (Gatorade, water, sodas, etc...) as well as a snack counter with a few treats like pretzels w/hummus, chips, and more.
TRAINING:
Clerks, especially new ones, do need to learn how to set up/break down equipment as well as how to operate it.
There are also Online Training Videos (link below). These are approx 1-5 minutes long (about 45 minutes to watch them all). Please watch them all at least one time before Election Day. (Please pay special attention to the following videos: Curbside Voting, Processing Provisional Voters, and Reprinting Barcodes)
https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/elections/education-and-training/Election-Training-Videos.html
We will have on-site manuals for reference so do not be concerned or overwhelmed thinking you'll have to know and remember it all!
Clerks, especially new ones, do need to learn how to set up/break down equipment as well as how to operate it.
There are also Online Training Videos (link below). These are approx 1-5 minutes long (about 45 minutes to watch them all). Please watch them all at least one time before Election Day. (Please pay special attention to the following videos: Curbside Voting, Processing Provisional Voters, and Reprinting Barcodes)
https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/elections/education-and-training/Election-Training-Videos.html
We will have on-site manuals for reference so do not be concerned or overwhelmed thinking you'll have to know and remember it all!
MASKS /CLEANING PROTOCOLS:
According to the documentation from the Elections Administration, "poll workers must wear a mask when interacting with another person or when within 6 feet of another person".
The Governor's order has stated that voters and poll workers are exempt which is at odds with what the county is saying. We do NOT require masks to be worn by poll workers.
-You may choose to wear a mask or shield, if you prefer.
-We will have masks available if want one.
-Please be sure that any mask is free of political statements, party affiliation or candidate names
-No one will ever be prevented from wearing a mask.
-Voters are not required to wear a mask but we will have masks on hand and may offer them one if they want it.
-Hand sanitizer is available to voters upon entry and exit. They are encouraged to use it.
-Equipment will be cleaned each hour with approved sanitizing wipes.
According to the documentation from the Elections Administration, "poll workers must wear a mask when interacting with another person or when within 6 feet of another person".
The Governor's order has stated that voters and poll workers are exempt which is at odds with what the county is saying. We do NOT require masks to be worn by poll workers.
-You may choose to wear a mask or shield, if you prefer.
-We will have masks available if want one.
-Please be sure that any mask is free of political statements, party affiliation or candidate names
-No one will ever be prevented from wearing a mask.
-Voters are not required to wear a mask but we will have masks on hand and may offer them one if they want it.
-Hand sanitizer is available to voters upon entry and exit. They are encouraged to use it.
-Equipment will be cleaned each hour with approved sanitizing wipes.
FINAL DETAILS:
You will not be on your feet all day.
We rotate through different activities/roles so please watch all of the training videos at least once so that you are somewhat familiar with terms and overall use of equipment.
We most likely will not have to set up some of the equipment since it's already being used at our location during early voting.
You will not be on your feet all day.
We rotate through different activities/roles so please watch all of the training videos at least once so that you are somewhat familiar with terms and overall use of equipment.
We most likely will not have to set up some of the equipment since it's already being used at our location during early voting.