What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Election Judge position at City of Minnetonka?
The City of Minnetonka is seeking high school students, who are at least 16 years old, to serve as student election judges. This is a great way to see our democracy in action, learn about election laws and processes and serve the community through important service!
- Assisting with the opening and closing of the polling places
- Checking in voters on iPads, using the electronic Poll Book application
- Issuing ballots and instructing voters on how to properly mark the ballot
- Upholding voting laws
- Be able to work Nov. 3, 2026 and have transportation to and from assigned polling place
- 16 years of age or older on Election Day
- Currently enrolled in a high school or home-school in Minnesota
- Have parent/guardian and school permission
- Be in good academic standing
- Be a resident of Hennepin County of an adjacent county
- Be able to read, write and speak English
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Cannot be related to another judge in the same precinct
- Able to complete the required online training in a timely manner
- Reliable, accurate, positive and non-political when dealing with the public
- Serve without a political party designation
Email us or call 952-939-8205 to learn more or ask questions.
Election Judges are paid for Election Day and training.
- Election Day pay rates:
- Student Election Judges - $15.00/hour
- You will be paid at a flat rate of $20 or $40 for each required training that you complete.