College Field Representative, Columbia

Turning Point USA•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to educating students about fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government. With a presence on more than 5,000 campuses in all fifty states, the organization works to identify, educate, train, and empower student activists. The College Field Representative executes and advances a portion of Turning Point USA’s grassroots issue advocacy field operation within an assigned territory. The role expands the organization’s presence on college campuses by recruiting, organizing, and mobilizing student activists. Working closely with the Regional Manager, the representative implements national and regional strategies at the campus level, grows and sustains student chapters, and ensures consistent execution of field priorities. The representative serves as a frontline representative of the organization, overseeing student activists in their territory, developing and executing activism plans, building relationships with students, campus administrators, and community partners, and representing Turning Point USA at campus events, conferences, and community engagements. The position also promotes the organization’s mission and student activists’ work in person and across social media. The role is full-time, salaried, and exempt, based in Columbia, South Carolina, with 40–50% travel. The stated start date is November 15, 2026.

Requirements

Eagerness to build a strong personal brand.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various groups of people.
Knowledge of project management software, including Google Apps, Airtable, and HubSpot.
Proficiency with social media platforms such as X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Passion for conservative ideals and principles.
Flexibility and eagerness to learn in a dynamic work environment.
A positive, goal-oriented mindset, strong work ethic, and initiative.
Reliability, punctuality, responsiveness, and ethical and responsible behavior.
Ability to receive and apply feedback constructively.
Innovative nature and desire to try new things.
Proven leadership development.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without constant supervision.
Willingness to fulfill all listed duties and additional assigned duties.
Physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 15 lbs.
Valid driver’s license, reliable mode of transportation, and proof of insurance when applicable.
Ability to travel to locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in conservative youth organizations.
Strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Proven skills facilitating civic engagement and grassroots activism.
Past or present involvement in conservative youth organizations.
Experience starting campus organizations.
Sales, teaching, or campaign experience.

Responsibilities

Launch and maintain student chapters on college campuses.
Organize daily campus activism initiatives.
Recruit and train student leaders and activists.
Collect and maintain accurate recruitment data.
Conduct outreach to prospective members.
Support voter registration and engagement efforts.
Work with the Regional Manager to implement national and regional strategies at the campus level.
Grow and sustain student chapters and ensure consistent execution of field priorities.
Oversee student activists within the assigned territory and develop and execute activism plans.
Represent Turning Point USA at campus events, conferences, and community engagements.
Promote the organization’s mission and amplify student activists’ work in person and on social media.
Build relationships with students, campus administrators, and community partners.
Report updates and progress to leadership in a timely manner.
Perform additional duties as assigned.