Field Organizer - Lynchburg, VA

Voters of Tomorrow; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Voters of Tomorrow is seeking Field Organizers to recruit and lead student volunteers on campuses, delivering engaging civic programs and helping build our movement for 2026. The role is based in Lynchburg, VA and requires a substantial amount of in-person work.

You will spend time on campuses talking to students, coordinating fellows, and organizing events with flexible hours including weekends. Join a national network and gain hands-on experience in outreach and voter engagement.

Qualifications

• Have a passion for inspiring and empowering young people to get involved in the civic process.
• 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.
• Have a driver's license and access to a reliable car.
• Be able to work weekends and irregular hours as required.
• Be located near, or willing to relocate to Lynchburg, VA.
• Previous experience organizing for an electoral campaign is a plus; previous experience with campus organizing is a bigger plus. Neither is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft plans for your campus program in the upcoming cycle and help shape the overall vision for the organization in 2026
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of paid fellows and volunteers who will mobilize their peers and build a movement on campus
• Build relationships with a coalition of administrators, student leaders, and student organizations on campus
• Help build the systems and services that overcome barriers to student civic engagement and voter turnout
• Manage fun, engaging events that educate students about the upcoming elections and empower them to organize their peers
• Conduct direct voter contact and list-building through dorm-storming, high-traffic canvassing, relational organizing, and more
• Pilot a coordinated narrative-building and story collection campaign centering young people across Iowa
• Exercise discretion in the use of program resources in support of your organizing work

Skills

passion for civic engagement

outside-the-box thinking

talking to students

scrappy and flexible

self-starter and organized

driver's license

weekends availability

near Lynchburg VA or relocate

electoral/campus organizing experience

Job description

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

Field Organizers will work on key campuses across Iowa to build organizations that engage students, provide value to young people, and prepare systems for key 2026 races. This position is based in Lynchburg, VA and requires a significant amount of in-person work.

This is not a conventional organizing position. Instead of spending time in a field office making calls, a typical day will require being on campus in person talking to students.

This role is hourly, classified as a 1099 contractor position. Organizers track their time and submit invoices for payment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft plans for your campus program in the upcoming cycle and help shape the overall vision for the organization in 2026
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of paid fellows and volunteers who will mobilize their peers and build a movement on campus
• Build relationships with a coalition of administrators, student leaders, and student organizations on campus
• Help build the systems and services that overcome barriers to student civic engagement and voter turnout
• Manage fun, engaging events that educate students about the upcoming elections and empower them to organize their peers
• Conduct direct voter contact and list-building through dorm-storming, high-traffic canvassing, relational organizing, and more
• Pilot a coordinated narrative-building and story collection campaign centering young people across Iowa
• Exercise discretion in the use of program resources in support of your organizing work

Requirements

• Have a passion for inspiring and empowering young people to get involved in the civic process
• 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
• Have a driver's license and access to a reliable car
• Be able to work weekends and irregular hours as required
• Be located near, or willing to relocate to Lynchburg, VA
• Previous experience organizing for an electoral campaign is a plus; previous experience with campus organizing is a bigger plus. Neither is required.

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.