Campus Fellow - Saint Ambrose University

Voters of Tomorrow; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

In-person campus work

Job summary

Voters of Tomorrow seeks a Campus Fellow at Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. The role involves campus outreach, canvassing, tabling, and student engagement to mobilize voters for the 2026 elections. It is a 10-15 hour/week, in-person position based on campus; compensation is $1,000 per month as a 1099 contractor.

Opportunity to gain hands-on political organizing experience while supporting youth civic participation in Iowa.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled at Saint Ambrose University.
• Be excited to think outside the box and ideate on get-out-the-vote tactics.
• Be eager to talk to many students and volunteers.
• Be scrappy and flexible, able to manage several tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Talk with students one-on-one and in groups about the stakes of the 2026 election.
• Conduct high-traffic canvassing and tabling on campus to engage students.
• Knock doors to reach students where they live and have conversations about voting.
• Visit classes and student organizations to recruit supporters.
• Help build excitement and momentum for the campus organizing program.
• Plan and execute events that educate students about elections and empower them to organize peers.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers to carry out mobilization work.

Skills

Civic engagement passion

Public speaking

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Enrollment at Saint Ambrose University

Job description

Campus Fellow - Saint Ambrose University

• Campus Fellow - Saint Ambrose University

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 Saint Ambrose 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 Saint Ambrose 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.