Wisconsin residents will be voting again this Spring in a number of elections at the state and local level. Statewide elections for the Supreme Court and Superintendent will be on the ballot in addition to a number of local municipal elections.
The majority on Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court is also once again on the ballot. And, the past year has shown how consequential the court’s role is in protecting the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites. Since 2023, they have:
Ordered new state legislative maps to be drawn to combat our previous Un-democratic gerrymandered maps that gave Republicans 70% of the state senate and 61% of the state assembly, despite the tight statewide margins
Restored the use of ballot drop boxes for the 2024 election
Ruled against Act 10, an Anti-union law that eviscerated public sector unions and the right to organize
In the near future, the Justices will release their ruling on the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban.
For all of these elections, it’s important that the over 300,000 college voters in Wisconsin are educated and aware of these spring elections.
Building on work started during the April 2023 Supreme Court Election and in the 2024 election, we’re building a scrappy and innovative team that will organize and inspire thousands of college students to vote in the upcoming Spring elections, including the Supreme Court Election.
What Will You Do?
We are looking for a Fellowship Experience Director to lead a student fellow program on over 15 campuses across Wisconsin. We seek someone who is passionate about reaching young voters wherever they are, with a drive for training the next generation of campaign leaders. The role will start in late January and run through April 15. This position will be based in Madison, Wisconsin and requires a significant amount of in-person work.
The Fellowship Experience Director will work closely with the Organizing Director and organizing staff to:
Recruit and train student fellows across the state
Oversee the planning, development, and execution of the fellowship program on each campus
Identify gaps and opportunities within the fellowship program on different campuses
Take the initiative to develop engaging and productive trainings for student fellows
Provide mentorship to the organizing team on best practices in growing and leading their team of student fellows
Develop creative strategies and systems to support the statewide fellowship program’s success
All other duties as assigned
Who Are You?
A successful candidate for this role will have:
Have at least two cycles of campaign experience and experience in a management role, experience in campus organizing is a plus
Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, responsiveness, and a passion for the work
Have a passion for progressive politics and inspiring young people to get involved
Be excited to think outside the box and to ideate and innovate to find the most exciting and effective GOTV tactics
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to communicate priorities in both 1:1 and group settings; especially as applied to building a strong, inclusive management culture that is solutions-oriented and positive for all staff members.
Experience with VAN
Be scrappy and flexible; able to manage several tasks simultaneously and work long irregular hours; including weekends
Be a self-starter, exceptionally well-organized, and have strong time management skills
Be able to work weekends and irregular hours as required
Be located near or be willing to relocate to one of our focus campuses