Project 26 Pennsylvania, Campus Organizer, Philadelphia

About the role

Project 26 Pennsylvania (P26 PA) is the home for Pennsylvania students who are ready to challenge the far‑right’s attacks on our futures and build a Pennsylvania where Gen Z can lead and thrive. In 2025 alone, Trump has signed over 200 Executive Orders that have directly impacted millions of Americans and led to: the loss of basic human rights and the separation of families due to unjust ICE raids; a massive increase in the wealth of the top 1% at the expense of basic healthcare and unbiased public media funding; an economy where tariffs and inflation are so high millions of people are working multiple jobs and still can’t pay their bills; widespread feelings of hopelessness and outrage amongst young voters. The outcome of Pennsylvania’s 2026 elections will determine the balance of power in the House which will influence the make‑up of Congress, as some of the most competitive congressional races will happen in our backyard. Which will allow us to create a congress that can hold the President accountable to representing the people, not billionaires. In 2026, young Pennsylvanians will have the opportunity to elect a Governor, who will be instrumental in standing up to a government that has constantly overlooked the youth. At an estimated 793,555 registered voters across the state, Gen‑Z has the power to determine the outcomes of these elections—but only if we get organized now. Since 2023, P26 has built a team of strong youth advocates for Gen‑Z, and has worked to create a community for us in politics, through peer‑to‑peer outreach—and we’re building a scrappy and innovative team that will organize and inspire thousands of PA youth to vote in both the Primary and General Elections in 2026.

Responsibilities

• Youth Programming (30%) – Develop and execute a youth program that engages students and turns out young voters. Conduct direct voter contact and list‑building through dorm‑storming, high‑traffic canvassing, relational organizing, and more. Plan and run engaging, student‑centered events. Identify and address barriers to student civic engagement and voter turnout.
• Hiring, Training, & Managing Teams (30%) – Recruit, hire, and manage a team of paid fellows and volunteers to mobilize their peers. Conduct training sessions to set goals, assign responsibilities, and turn enthusiasm into action.
• Data Management & Entry (20%) – Ensure accurate collection and quality control of voter registration forms. Manage daily data entry into systems such as America Votes and BLOCKS.
• Build Relationships and Coalitions (20%) – Build relationships with student or youth leaders and organizations to collaboratively expand organizing reach.

Requirements

• Thrive in fast‑changing environments and know how to stay focused even when circumstances feel uncertain.
• Excited and eager to talk with lots of students (and especially comfortable cold‑approaching strangers).
• Creative and scrappy, with the instinct to problem‑solve in real time.
• Passion for empowering young people to get involved in the political process.
• Self‑starter who is highly organized, manages time well, and can juggle multiple priorities without losing momentum.
• Able to work weekends and irregular hours as required.
• Have a driver’s license and access to a reliable car.
• Live near (or willing to relocate to) one of our focus campuses.

Qualifications

• Previous experience organizing for an electoral campaign is a plus.
• Previous experience with campus organizing is a bigger plus.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health benefits
• Technology stipend

Pay

$25.75 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time role; may require additional hours and/or weekends throughout the year. PTO blackout periods apply: 10 days before a Voter Registration Deadline and 10 days before a General or Primary election (except for parental, bereavement, or other protected leave).