The Johnson County Election Office reports it is in need of more than 2,000 election workers for the coming elections in August and November.
Election Commissioner Ronnie Metsker says besides civic pride, the job pays a stipend of at least $135 for each election worked.
“A person can feel like, “I'm doing my civic duty, getting enough money to go out to dinner a couple of times... and I'm giving back to my country,” Metsker says.
The election commissioner emphasized that a 4-hour training class is provided and skills are not hard to master.
The basic requirement, he says, is that volunteers be registered Johnson County voters and are available all day election day.
Poll workers put in about 14 hours on election day, starting at least one hour prior to the opening of the polls.
Polls will be open from 7 am To 7 p.m. for the August primary and from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the November presidential election.
Applicants should visit the Johnson County Election Office website.
Steve Bell is afternoon newscaster and business news reporter for KCUR. He may be reached at 816-235-5173 or by e-mail as steveb@kcur.org
