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Voter Protection Organizer

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Allentown, PA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Job Type:
    Temporary
    Start Date:
    July 13, 2026
    End Date:
    November 27, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    July 10, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $25 / hour
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement

    Description

    Project 26 Pennsylvania, founded in 2023, is a student and youth voter focused organization working across the commonwealth to engage, register, educate, persuade, and mobilize young voters to become active participants in our shared civic landscape. Our goal is to promote and expand democracy in Pennsylvania by elevating youth leadership in order to get organized, vote in key elections, and exercise our power to take control of our lives through civic engagement.

    Overview:

    In 2026 Project 26 Pennsylvania is expanding our Voter Protection team to include a full time Voter Protection Organizer. This role will be responsible for expanding the reach of P26’s non-partisan voter protection work both directly with young voters, with stakeholders on campus, and with county governments. The Voter Protection Organizer will directly manage a portion of the voter protection program portfolio, including Voter Protection Fellows, and will work closely in collaboration with the Voter Protection Director.

    What this Role will Ask of You:

    Election Administration

    • Tracking election administration details at the county level, including voter registration specificities respective to assigned regions
    • Preparation and attendance of public county meetings within defined turf
    • Stakeholder relationship development both at the county, campus, and state level

    Voter Engagement and Education

    • Owning research projects to inform 2026 voter education materials
    • Assisting in the design and preparation of messaging and materials for direct voter contact
    • Offer strategic feedback
    • Supporting voter registration quality control & training programs
    • Spending time in the field as needed

    Management

    • Leading and directly managing the Voter Protection Fellow team to their goals
    • Recruiting, training, and deploying volunteers both in the field and for remote voter outreach programs (calls, texts)

    Greater Team Interactions

    • Regular check ins with Voter Protection and P26 leadership
    • Coordination with other departments as needed

    What You Bring to the Role:

    • 2-3 years of experience in democracy work, campaign organizing, or issue advocacy
    • 1+ year in a role that involved management of direct reports
    • Adept ability to think creatively
    • Comfortable working as a facet of a larger team
    • Experience remotely managing volunteer teams
    • Familiarity with elections in Pennsylvania
    • Interest in growing your own skills and expertise in the voter protection space
    • Experience voting on campus (good, neutral, or bad)
    • Experience talking to peers and participating in groups that focus on an issue
    • Creative approaches to information sharing, design, and communication
    • Motivation to see youth voices taken more seriously by decision makers on and off campus
    • Desire to see increased voter turnout in 2026
    • Familiarity with VAN and ScaleToWin

    Ts & Cs of the Role:

    • Weekday availability from 9am - 5pm EST, with increased work load periods around Welcome Weeks and GOTV
    • Ability to work remotely & travel for 1x a month in person meetings
    • Compensation is $25/hour
    • A travel stipend or mileage reimbursement for all role specific travel
    • Reports directly to the Voter Protection Director
    • Be located in or willing to relocate to Allentown

    Benefits

    Includes PTO, health insurance, and a technology stipend

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Allentown, PA
    Associated Location
    Allentown, PA, USA

    How to Apply

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