Time Commitment: 15 or 30 hours per week
Compensation: Up to $5,000 pre-tax total stipend
Start Date: 9/2/2025 (may vary by state party, campaign, or caucus)
End Date: 11/7/2025
A Marine Combat veteran, Delegate Josh Thomas is defending the Democrat’s most vulnerable seat in the House of Delegates after flipping it blue in 2023. He is running for reelection to keep fighting for reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and affordable housing for all Virginians. Delegate Josh Thomas' campaign is seeking Fellow(s) in partnership with Progressive Turnout Project to support the campaign's field/organizing efforts.
Position Summary:
The Campaign Fellows Program aims to support PTP targeted candidates, train Fellows in the skills of effective direct voter contact, and rally Democrats to vote through door knocking. To become a Campaign Fellow, you must first be selected by the Josh Thomas for Virginia campaign. PTP will pay you a stipend and support your work through training and mentorship, all while you are directly embedded into the campaign’s structure. This is a great opportunity for people of all backgrounds with a passion for electing Democrats to be trained in the tactics and techniques of working on a competitive campaign. In addition to the hands-on learning and experience that comes with working on a campaign, you will have access to additional campaign-related resources through PTP.
Responsibilities:
Campaign
● Complete day-to-day campaign work, totaling up to 30 hours/week
● Increase door knocking capacity for campaign to reach more voters
● Help with post-Election Day responsibilities, including ballot cure if applicable.
Training with PTP
● Review online training materials weekly
● Attend 1-hour virtual discussion groups weekly
Administrative
● Submit a weekly report to PTP on direct voter contact metrics
● Maintain timely communications with PTP Campaign Fellows Program Staff
Qualifications (You will be a good fit if):
● You are at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the USA
● You are comfortable knocking doors and talking to voters
● You are committed to the success of the campaign on which you work
● You plan to continue in your role through November 7, 2025
● You can manage multiple tasks, relationships & responsibilities at once
● You have a Gmail account and are proficient with Google Suite products
About PTP:
Progressive Turnout Project is dedicated to mobilizing the Democratic Party and our voter
turnout initiatives are solely focused on motivating Democrats to exercise their right to vote. All our work at Progressive Turnout Project is to build power for the long term. Through data-driven research, we design, test, and deploy specialized voter turnout programs. We’re here to share resources, implement strategy, and offer our expertise for the advancement of Democrats and democracy itself.
Progressive Turnout Project is committed to building a staff that reflects the different
communities that make up our country and the progressive movement, and we strongly
encourage individuals with the listed experience and skills to apply. PTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, race or color, religion, sex, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.