Western Wisconsin Organizer | Badger Youth Action (a project of the YCA)

The Western Wisconsin Organizer will manage Campus Fellows who are driving the Badger Youth Organizing (BYO) / Badger Youth Action (BYA) mission at key universities in the Western region of Wisconsin. Managers will use independent judgment and general discretion to facilitate and ensure that Campus Fellows lead robust, on-the-ground civic engagement efforts focused on empowering young people, especially youth of color, to vote and take action on the issues they care about most.

This role will be responsible for overseeing and directing the campus program towards effective direct voter contact strategies, including canvassing, class presentations, club outreach, and tabling, to register and educate students, promote voter participation, and build a consistent visible presence for BYO/BYA on the priority campuses in the region and surrounding communities. The role will also lead key administrative duties, make decisions concerning event logistics for each campus event in coordination with Campus Fellows, participate in supporting campus organizational meetings, and coordinate social media channels to elevate civic content.

This role will have meaningful discretion to design, adapt, and execute a campus program that responds to the unique needs of their assigned region, while remaining aligned with and advancing BYO/BYA’s organizational goals, strategies, and priorities. Success will be measured by progress toward shared outcomes, while allowing flexibility to determine the most effective strategies for the local context.

The strongest candidates will be those who are energized by talking to new people, passionate about civic power, and eager to turn campuses into hubs of democratic participation. They will be bold, creative, and deeply committed to meeting students where they are, in dorms, clubs, classrooms, and beyond, and have experience leading successful organizing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Management and Administrative Duties

• Travel regularly to campuses within your assigned region and maintain a visible, accessible presence for student engagement.
• Train and manage a team of Campus Fellows, ensuring they meet weekly goals related to organizing, community/campus outreach, civic engagement, voter registration, and direct voter contact.
• Oversee and guide campus teams’ development of goals, progress toward goals, troubleshoot challenges, and provide ongoing coaching and skill development.
• Lead weekly 1:1 check-ins and bi-weekly team meetings with Campus Fellows.
• Oversee compliance for electoral activities, event registrations, and field reporting in accordance with organizational policies and campus-specific guidelines.
• Coordinate logistics, schedules, and materials for campus-based events and direct voter contact activities in collaboration with Campus Fellows.
• Track voter contact, registration, and engagement data and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Support campus organizational meetings and internal check-ins through basic planning, documentation, and follow-up.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute logistics for campus-based events, including canvasses, tabling, training, and presentations, in collaboration with Campus Fellows.
• Implement and adhere to organizational guidelines including making suggestions and recommendations regarding the hiring, evaluation, discipline, and offboarding of Campus Fellows in coordination with the Organizing Director.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Organizing Director to report on campus activities, progress toward goals, and upcoming priorities.

Organizing & Field Operations

• Conduct consistent one-on-one conversations with Campus Fellows, students, surrounding community members, and community partners, meeting weekly goals for relationship-building and organizing outcomes.
• Coordinate and ensure execution of direct voter contact strategies, including class raps, canvassing, tabling, phone/text banking, and club outreach.
• Set up and maintain field offices on assigned campuses to create consistent engagement opportunities.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with campus partners, including student organizations, faculty, administrators, and local civic groups.
• Assist with developing and executing civic events such as voter registration drives, GOTV events, and community building and outreach events.

Culture Building & Communications

• Foster a creative, inclusive, and high-energy team culture that empowers students to take initiative and mobilize their peers.
• Identify and develop appropriate topics and priorities for the creation of weekly social media content (videos, graphics, etc.) aligned with BYA’s civic priorities, in coordination with the Organizing Director.
• Manage and maintain campus-specific social media accounts to reflect active, engaging, and accurate civic content.
• Jump in where needed to support the overall mission and success of BYO/BYA programming.

A successful candidate for this job will:

• Have experience leading or supporting grassroots campaigns or civic engagement programs.
• Be energized by talking to new people and building relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can manage multiple priorities without losing focus.
• Bring creativity and innovation to organizing - always looking for new ways to meet students where they are.
• Be highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• Be comfortable using digital organizing and communication tools such as Google Suite, VAN, Slack, Asana, and Mobilize.
• Be willing and able to travel frequently within your region and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Be comfortable approaching strangers, be eager to talk to as many students as possible.
• Have a passion for civic engagement and inspiring young people to get involved.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Youth Civic Accelerator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off; details provided upon request