Freetown seeks election workers ahead of presidential primary

FREETOWN Freetown is recruiting election workers for upcoming elections, including the presidential primary about 16 months away, and residents can apply online.

The town clerk and elections office said it is looking to expand its team with energetic, dependable and detail-oriented workers. The positions are paid.

Workers must thrive in high-energy environments and handle long days, occasionally late nights during peak counts. They must be adaptable, ready to tackle their primary role or step in wherever directed, and follow instructions and election laws carefully to help ensure elections remain fair, accurate, transparent and secure. They must also be committed to learning, because election laws, procedures and technology are constantly evolving.

Training is mandatory. The town clerk and election official will schedule mandatory training sessions, and the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's Elections Division will establish training opportunities and requirements.

Being an election worker is more than showing up on Election Day, according to the office. It means being prepared, understanding your responsibilities, working as a team and helping voters have a positive experience at the polls.

Residents can apply at the election worker application page on the town website. The office said the roles offer civic experience, resume experience and a way to give back to the town.

Separately, a vacancy exists on the Freetown Board of Registrars of Voters for an unexpired term ending March 31, 2029. The board maintains accurate voter records, certifies nomination papers and petitions, conducts recounts and assists with other matters involving voter registration and election administration. It meets on an as-needed basis.

Applicants for the registrars vacancy must be registered voters of Freetown, must have been continuously enrolled as a member of either the Democratic or Republican Party for at least two years immediately preceding appointment, and must not hold another elected or appointed government office, except as otherwise permitted by law.

Anyone interested in serving on the Board of Registrars is asked to send a letter of interest to Town Clerk Cheryl Estrella at elections@freetownma.gov. The vacancy and appointment are governed by M.G.L. c. 51, §§ 15 and 25, and M.G.L. c. 4, § 12.

Label: Reported by us, from the town's posted records.