Hiring Election Workers

The Ionia City Clerk is recruiting citizens 18 years or older to serve as paid Election Workers for the August 4, 2026, and November 3, 2026, elections. Workers will be paid $16/hr. during elections. You are not required to live within the City of Ionia to be an Election Worker, but you must attend the City’s mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Available to work from 6:30 AM until approximately 10:00 PM on Election Day.
• Registered Michigan Voter.
• Capable of following instructions.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to be impartial during an election.
• Available to attend an in-person, unpaid 2-3 hour training session prior to the election.

Duties

• Assist Chairperson with polling place procedures.
• Assist voters in the voting process.
• Process absentee voter ballots.
• Other duties needed by the City Clerk or Ward Chairperson.

To apply: Complete the Election Inspector Application Form (PDF) found on the City Clerk page of the City’s website and submit it to the City Clerk via email at jbowman@ci.ionia.mi.us, by mail to P.O. Box 496, Ionia, MI 48846, or in person at Ionia City Hall, 114 N. Kidd Street, Ionia, MI 48846. Questions? Contact Ionia City Clerk Jonathan Bowman at (616) 523-0147 or at the email provided above.

Applications due by 4:00 PM, Monday, April 20, 2026. EOE/ADA Employer.