Application Guide
How to Apply for Campus Organizer, Distributed
at Project 26 Pennsylvania
🏢 About Project 26 Pennsylvania
Project 26 Pennsylvania is a youth-focused organization mobilizing Gen Z students to counter far-right policies. It offers a unique opportunity to work on the frontlines of democratic engagement, directly shaping the 2026 elections in a key swing state.
About This Role
As a Campus Organizer, you'll build a youth movement on Pennsylvania campuses, recruiting and managing a team of fellows and volunteers. Your work will directly impact voter turnout and student leadership development, making you a critical player in the 2026 electoral landscape.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve driving to a campus to set up a voter registration table, training a fellow on how to approach students, then entering data from the day's forms into BLOCKS. You'd also text or call student leaders to coordinate a joint event, and end the day by planning the next day's outreach targets.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Project 26 Pennsylvania Is Looking For
- Outgoing and comfortable cold-approaching students to discuss politics and voter registration.
- Resourceful and self-motivated, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.
- Organized with strong time management skills to juggle multiple campuses, events, and data entry deadlines.
- Has reliable transportation and flexibility to travel to focus campuses across Pennsylvania.
📝 Tips for Applying to Project 26 Pennsylvania
Highlight any experience with direct voter contact, even if volunteer-based, to show comfort with cold approaches.
Mention specific examples of managing or mentoring peers, as the role involves leading a team of fellows.
Demonstrate familiarity with data tools like America Votes or BLOCKS, or emphasize your quick learning ability with new systems.
If you have ties to Pennsylvania campuses, mention them to show local knowledge and ability to build relationships.
Showcase creativity by suggesting a potential student event idea in your cover letter or interview.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Emphasize your passion for mobilizing young voters and countering far-right policies.', 'Provide concrete examples of organizing or leadership experience, especially with students or peers.', 'Express willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during election cycles.', 'Highlight your adaptability and comfort with ambiguity, as the role evolves quickly.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Research Project 26's national network and its specific goals for the 2026 elections.
- → Look into the political landscape of Pennsylvania, including key swing districts and campus activism history.
- → Familiarize yourself with voter registration laws in Pennsylvania and common barriers for students.
- → Learn about the focus campuses they target and any existing student groups working on similar issues.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid being vague about your availability or willingness to travel—be specific about your location and schedule flexibility.
- Don't downplay the importance of data entry; emphasize your attention to detail and comfort with administrative tasks.
- Avoid a generic political resume; tailor your experience to youth organizing and direct voter contact.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!
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Good luck with your application to Project 26 Pennsylvania!