Chief Judge Election Jobs Open

We need folks to step up as Chief Judges in our elections.  It is a paid position with training included, working for Rockingham County, not the Republican party.  The Democrats are doing all they can to take as many voting jobs as possible and we need to do the same.  Please let Diane Parnell know by email ([email protected]) or call her.  We have a very limited window of time to take advantage of this.  Below is a job description from the county website.


Chief Judge Duties & Responsibilities

Term: Two year appointment: August to August of odd numbered years.

Commitment: Primary, Second Primary (If Necessary) General, and Municipal Elections from 6:00 am until all results have been reported to the Board of Elections and required Election supplies are returned.

Training: Attend training during the month prior to each Election.

Responsibilities: Conduct Elections at the polls according to NC General Statutes and Election Board procedures.

Election Duties Will Include:

  • Contact person in charge of Polling Place.
  • Contact Judges & Assistants prior to Election.
  • Pick up supplies. (Saturday before the Election)
  • Set up polling place. (Monday before the Election)
  • Administer oath to Judges & Assistants.
  • Execute proper paperwork.
  • Assign specific duties to Judges & Assistants.
  • Declare Polls open at 6:30 am.
  • Manage Polling Place on Election Day.
  • Handle Challenges.
  • Stay in contact with and report to the Board of Elections office.
  • Have a Judge declare polls closed at 7:30 pm.
  • Tabulate votes.
  • Return supplies.

To register, contact:

Paula Seamster
Elections Director Rockingham County Board of Elections
240 Cherokee Camp Road
Reidsville, NC 27320
 
Mailing Address:
PO Box 22
Wentworth NC 27375
 
Phone: 336-342-8107
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.