Activism Associate

Founded after the 2008 Ron Paul Presidential Campaign, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is the nation’s largest pro-liberty youth movement, building a powerful network of activists to transform states into beacons of freedom. We drive real change in America through our "Build - Elect - Pass" model: building a nationwide movement of committed youth activists, mobilizing them to support principled liberty legislators, and training legislators to pass transformative policy at the state level.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to identify, educate, train, and mobilize youth activists committed to the ideals of liberty and the Constitution. Our vision is to create Liberty Lighthouse States that will transform our states into beacons of liberty by electing liberty legislators and passing liberty legislation.

Values & Culture

YAL's culture is built on five foundational values:

• Goal Setting: We orient our work toward specific goals that align with achieving our long-term vision.
• Trust the Truth: We pursue the truth and are honest in all we do, even when it’s difficult.
• Grassroots Mobilization: We win on principle by generating grassroots pressure on politicians. Unless you are politically feared, you will not be politically respected.
• Principle: We believe in liberty—which provides the freedom to choose and requires taking responsibility for your choices—and individual rights, which must be respected at all times.
• Power of the Individual: We recognize everyone has an innate ability to make a difference. We align your goals and develop your strengths to unlock your full potential.

Candidates who fit YAL's culture tend to be principled, entrepreneurial, passionate, and comfortable with ambitious goals and a fast-paced work environment.

About the Role

The Activism Associate Program is designed to develop high-performing campus leaders through a part-time, temporary position within YAL's Activism Department. Associates support the day-to-day execution of activism initiatives while learning how a national grassroots organization recruits activists, mobilizes supporters, and advances legislative priorities. You'll work directly with the Activism team to help move supporters into action, strengthen campus operations, and keep educational campaigns moving. Exceptional performance may lead to expanded opportunities within the organization.

Location: Austin, TX preferred (remote opportunities available for highly qualified candidates).

Responsibilities

• Help turn supporters into activists
  • Contact marketing leads and prospective activists
  • Move supporters through initial activation steps
  • Connect qualified leaders with the appropriate Activism Directors
  • Track outreach and conversion activity
• Support educational work on college campuses
  • Assist with Student Rights Campaign operations
  • Support follow-up with activists and campaign participants
  • Help maintain research and campaign resources
  • Ensure communications remain timely and organized
• Strengthen campus operations
  • Maintain campus information within the YAL App
  • Verify signups and assist with campus infrastructure
  • Support documentation and operational projects
  • Help keep internal systems organized and current
• Help chapters stay active
  • Audit inactive chapters and identify opportunities for re-engagement
  • Communicate with student leaders and encourage follow-through
  • Help identify leadership bottlenecks
  • Support accountability across campus organizations

What Success Looks Like

• Marketing leads are consistently converted into active participants
• Student rights campaigns remain organized and responsive
• Campus systems stay accurate and up to date
• Inactive chapters are successfully re-engaged
• Activism operations become more efficient through consistent execution

Requirements

• Entry-level position; prior professional experience is not required
• Demonstrated leadership within YAL or another student organization, advocacy group, or grassroots movement is preferred
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with student leaders and activists
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to identify problems and take initiative
• Comfortable learning new technology platforms and organizational systems
• Strongly aligned with Young Americans for Liberty’s mission and principles

Pay

Compensation: $11.00 per hour or the applicable state or local minimum wage, whichever is higher.

Schedule

Part-time, 20–30 hours per week, typically on semester-based temporary contracts.