Campus Fellow - Grand View University

Voters of Tomorrow; Iowa; On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Voters of Tomorrow is seeking Fellows to work with Field Organizers on campus mobilization for the 2026 elections at Grand View University in Iowa. The role involves 10–15 hours per week of in-person outreach to students, including canvassing, tabling, and class visits to discuss issues important to the generation.

The position is a paid fellowship starting ASAP through the election, paid at $1,000 per month as a 1099 contractor, requiring significant on-site work and in-person engagement with

Qualifications

• Passion for civic engagement and inspiring young people.
• Willing to be flexible and manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable talking to many students and strangers.
• Self-starter, exceptionally well-organized with strong time management.
• Enrolled at Grand View University.

Responsibilities

• Talk with students about the stakes of the 2026 election.
• Conduct high-traffic canvassing and tabling on campus.
• Knock doors to reach students where they live.
• Visit classes and student organizations to recruit supporters.
• Build momentum for campus organizing ahead of the election.
• Plan and execute engaging events to educate and empower students.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers involved in mobilization.

Skills

Talking to students

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Enrolled at Grand View University

Job description

About Voters of Tomorrow

Voters of Tomorrow is a political movement for young people and by young people. With the guiding goal of building youth political power, Voters of Tomorrow has a presence in over 25 states and volunteers in all 50. Backed by extensive research on Gen Z, we’re taking the issues Gen Z cares about most into the rooms where decisions get made. Through extensive advocacy, on-the-ground and online organizing, and a nationwide network of Gen Z organizers and activists, we’re making sure that as the most diverse generation, we are represented and spoken for.

Overview of Role

Fellows will work with Field Organizers to build a movement on campus, creating excitement around the 2026 elections and mobilizing young voters to the polls. This is an excellent opportunity to get an inside look at how political organizing works, while contributing to a crucial Iowa election.

The role will start ASAP and run through the election. Fellows will spend 10-15 hours a week talking to students about the issues that matter most to their generation. Tactics include high-traffic canvassing, door-to-door canvassing, and class and student organization visits. The position is based at Grand View University and requires a significant amount of in-person work.

This is a paid fellowship at $1,000/month, classified as a 1099 contractor position.

Responsibilities

• Talk with students one-on-one and in groups about the stakes of the 2026 election, including reproductive rights, climate change, democracy, and economic justice
• Conduct high-traffic canvassing and tabling on campus to engage students and build interest
• Knock doors to reach students where they live and have direct conversations about voting
• Visit classes and student organizations to introduce the campaign and recruit new supporters
• Help build excitement and momentum for the campus organizing program ahead of the election
• Plan and execute fun, engaging events that educate students about the upcoming elections and empower them to organize their peers
• Recruit, train and support volunteers to carry out the work of mobilizing their peers

Requirements

• Have a passion for civic engagement and inspiring young people to get involved
• Be excited to think outside the box and ideate on the most exciting and effective get-out-the-vote tactics
• Be eager to talk to as many students as possible, and be comfortable talking to a lot of strangers and potential volunteers
• Be scrappy and flexible, able to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Be a self-starter, exceptionally well-organized, and have strong time management skills
• Be enrolled at Grand View University

Voters of Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of age, citizenship, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy status, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other differences.