Campus Organizer, Philadelphia

Project 26 Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Project 26 Pennsylvania (P26 PA) is dedicated to empowering Pennsylvania students to counter the far-right's influence and build a future where Gen Z can lead and thrive. The organization aims to mobilize young voters in Pennsylvania for the crucial 2026 elections, which will significantly impact the balance of power in Congress and the state government. P26 PA focuses on peer-to-peer outreach and building a community for young people in politics, with the goal of inspiring thousands of PA youth to vote in both the Primary and General Elections. This role is unconventional, emphasizing in-person engagement in the community and on campus over traditional office work, requiring creativity and grit to build a sustainable youth empowerment movement.

Requirements

Thrive in fast-changing environments and know how to stay focused even when circumstances feel uncertain.
Are excited and eager to talk with lots of students (and are especially comfortable cold-approaching strangers).
Are creative and scrappy, with the instinct to problem-solve in real time.
Have a passion for empowering young people to get involved in the political process.
Are a self-starter who is highly organized, manages time well, and can juggle multiple priorities without losing momentum.
Can work weekends and irregular hours as required.
Have a driver's license and access to a reliable car.
Live near (or are willing to relocate to) one of our focus campuses.
Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Philadelphia.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience organizing for an electoral campaign is a plus.
Previous experience with campus organizing is a bigger plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a youth program that engages students and turns out young voters.
Conduct direct voter contact and list-building through dorm-storming, high-traffic canvassing, relational organizing, and more.
Plan and run engaging, student-centered events.
Identify and address barriers to student civic engagement and voter turnout.
Recruit, hire, and manage a team of paid fellows and volunteers to mobilize their peers.
Conduct training sessions to set goals, assign responsibilities, and turn enthusiasm into action.
Ensure accurate collection and quality control of voter registration forms.
Manage daily data entry into systems such as America Votes and BLOCKS.
Build relationships with student or youth leaders and organizations to collaboratively expand organizing reach.