Campus Organizer: Lead Student Campaigns & Impact

Student PIRGs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Student PIRGs is hiring Campus Organizers to work on over 100 college campuses, including Illinois, to mobilize students for environmental, public health, democracy and consumer protection campaigns. You will recruit volunteers, train students, build coalitions, and lead campus-based organizing efforts to drive real change.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work across diverse campus communities, with a focus on building a greener, healthier future.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental/public interest issues with leadership history.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to step outside comfort zones and work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and inspiring hundreds of volunteers for petitions, events and campaigns.
• Help students run strategic campaigns on environmental, health, democracy and consumer protection issues.
• Build coalitions with student organizations and campus partners.
• Train students to lead outreach, media engagement and advocacy efforts.
• Lead a student-run, campus-based organization with fundraising and relationship-building activities.
• Oversee summer canvassing and volunteer management to boost grassroots support.

Skills

Environmental commitment

Goal-driven

Communication skills

People skills

Passion for change

Job description

Student PIRGs is hiring Campus Organizers to work on over 100 college campuses, including Illinois, to mobilize students for environmental, public health, democracy and consumer protection campaigns. You will recruit volunteers, train students, build coalitions, and lead campus-based organizing efforts to drive real change.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work across diverse campus communities, with a focus on building a greener, healthier future.