Application Guide

How to Apply for Student Organizing Fellow

at Resource Generation

🏢 About Resource Generation

Resource Generation (RG) is a national membership community of young people with wealth and class privilege committed to the equitable distribution of wealth, land, and power. What makes RG unique is its focus on organizing young people with privilege to leverage their resources for social justice, rather than charity. Working here means joining a movement that challenges systemic inequality from within, offering a chance to transform your own understanding of wealth and power while building collective action.

About This Role

The Student Organizing Fellowship is a 12-month, part-time role (8 hrs/week) to expand RG's college campus organizing in existing chapter regions. As a Fellow, you will receive training in organizing, political education, and leadership development, and you'll run RG programming on your campus, recruit for the annual conference, and facilitate RG's political education resource 'praxis'. This role is impactful because you'll directly build a base of young people with wealth committed to social justice, deepening RG's reach and fostering a new generation of organizers.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might include a 30-minute check-in with RG staff, followed by 2 hours planning a praxis circle for next week. You might spend another hour recruiting students for the conference via social media or tabling, and then attend a 1-hour training on leadership development. The rest of the week includes independent reading of RG materials and responding to emails from peers.

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🎯 Who Resource Generation Is Looking For

  • A current student (undergraduate or graduate) with demonstrated commitment to social justice and racial/economic equity, ideally with some organizing or activist experience on campus.
  • Comfortable with 8 hours/week commitment, including monthly trainings, check-ins with staff, and leading programming like praxis circles or conference recruitment.
  • Able to work independently and remotely, with strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with peers and RG staff.
  • Willing to engage in political education about wealth, class, and privilege, and to organize other young people with wealth to take action.

📝 Tips for Applying to Resource Generation

1

In your application, explicitly name your class background and how it informs your organizing work—RG values self-awareness and transparency about privilege.

2

Highlight any experience facilitating political education or leading peer-to-peer organizing, as the role involves running praxis and recruiting for conferences.

3

Mention if you're already connected to RG or have participated in RG events (e.g., Making Money Make Change) to show familiarity with the organization.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize organizing skills (e.g., coalition building, event planning, outreach) rather than just academic achievements.

5

Submit your application early and double-check that you've addressed the specific commitment dates (April 27, 2026 to May 6, 2027) and the 8-hour weekly requirement.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explain why you want to organize young people with wealth specifically, and how your class background motivates your social justice work.', 'Describe a concrete example of a time you organized peers around a social justice issue, including any challenges and outcomes.', "Express enthusiasm for RG's political education resource 'praxis' and how you would use it on your campus.", "Connect your personal values to RG's mission of redistributing wealth, land, and power, and show willingness to learn and grow as an organizer."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review RG's website, especially the 'About' and 'Programs' sections, to understand their theory of change and current campaigns.
  • → Read about RG's political education resource 'praxis'—know its structure and goals, as you'll be expected to run it.
  • → Look into RG's annual conference 'Making Money Make Change' to understand its purpose and your role in recruitment.
  • → Familiarize yourself with RG's focus on class privilege and wealth redistribution, and how it differs from other social justice organizations.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Tell us about a time you organized other students around a social justice issue. What was your approach and what did you learn?
2 How do you understand your own class privilege, and how does it inform your organizing?
3 What strategies would you use to recruit students for RG's annual conference Making Money Make Change?
4 How would you facilitate a praxis circle on your campus, especially with students who may be new to class analysis?
5 How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a group of organizers, especially around issues of privilege and power?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid being vague about your class background or privilege—RG expects authenticity and self-reflection.
  • Don't focus on charity or volunteerism; RG is about organizing and systemic change, not service.
  • Don't apply if you can't commit to the full 12 months and 8 hours/week—the role is structured and requires consistency.

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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