Overview
The 2026 Pennsylvania Coordinated Campaign is seeking Campus Organizers (COs) to mobilize young voters across college campuses. COs will drive young voter contact and turnout as the on-the-ground leaders of our campaign’s youth organizing program — turning campus energy into consistent volunteer action and measurable electoral impact.
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party (PDP) is committed to electing Democrats at every level of government and building a strong, inclusive organization across the Commonwealth. This is a full-time, in-person position based in an assigned turf within Pennsylvania.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead young voter contact efforts, including voter registration, voting plan formation and follow-up, and GOTV (Get Out The Vote)
Plan and execute volunteer opportunities to increase on-campus campaign visibility and young voter turnout, including tabling, canvassing, and text-banking
Recruit, train, and empower student volunteers and fellows through consistent community outreach and investment
Build a pipeline of engagement that turns volunteers into leaders, allowing our program to scale beyond your individual capacity
Prioritize community- and relationship-building through creative events and 1:1s, bringing together young leaders, student organizations, and coalitions
Invest in the quality and quantity of touchpoints with young voters, from Welcome Week, to the voter registration deadline, to GOTV, and beyond
Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Commitment to work hard to bring home the win for PA and the nation
Belief in the power of community organizing to bring about meaningful change
Comfort in talking to anyone and everyone to get them involved in our campaign
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
Dedication to fostering a motivating, inclusive, and accountable team culture
Ability to track and report data in a timely, consistent, and accurate manner
Ability and willingness to work full-time on college campuses and in field offices, including nights and weekends
Ability and willingness to travel within your assigned region
Access to a reliable vehicle and cell phone
Previous campaign organizing experience is a plus, but not required — as long as you are eager to learn, we will give you all the training and support you need
If you were _rea_lly into sports, board games, or any competitive activity growing up, then this is the right job for you!
If you don’t meet all the requirements but are passionate about PA and interested in getting involved with campaigns, please apply.
Salary and Benefits
The pay for this position starts at $19.47/hour with employer-sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance.
Start and End Dates
This position is expected to start on July 1, 2026 and end on November 15, 2026.
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party (PDP) is committed to diversity among its staff, and it recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The PDP is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, sex (including marital and parental status), ethnic identity, national origin, color, creed, economic status, veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.