Western Wisconsin Organizer | Badger Youth Action; project YCA

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

About Youth Civic Accelerator

Our vision is to build and seed sustainable civic infrastructure that centers young people, BIPOC communities, and working‑class voters, especially those historically excluded from political power. Through bold organizing, strategic civic engagement, and aligned electoral programming, this new formation will seek to build power, shape narrative, and drive measurable outcomes across elections and issue‑based campaigns.

We believe that long‑term political transformation in our country requires bold experimentation, strong operational alignment, and a willingness to invest in shared infrastructure while coordinating local efforts under a cohesive national strategy. By uniting state affiliates within a clearly defined set of political priorities, we can leverage the advantages of collective resources and coordination, even as each affiliate tailors its approach to meet the distinct needs of its community.

Role: Western Wisconsin Organizer
Reports To: Organizing Director
Location: T his role is based in the Western Wisconsin region and requires regular in‑person work and daily, consistent local presence on the following campuses and their surrounding communities:
University of Wisconsin‑Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin‑La Crosse, University of Wisconsin‑Stout
Job Type: Full‑time, Exempt
Pay: $45,000 - $65,000

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

Final date to receive applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by Monday, April 27, 2026. Strong candidates may be hired before the deadline.
Start Date: Projected start May 2026

Position Summary

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…