Campus Vote Fellow - WIU

Citizen Action/Illinois is a statewide progressive policy and political coalition. Building on 25 years of experience, Citizen Action/Illinois has been a key player in the fight for social and economic justice at the state and national levels.

We are looking to hire a team of Campus Vote Fellows at Western Illinois University.

Campus Vote Fellows will be part of an initiative on WIU’s campus in IL’s 17th congressional district to increase voter turnout. Fellows will be critical in organizing college students using the following tactics:

Pledge to Vote:
Ask people to commit to vote in November and collect their information so we can remind them about their pledge closer to Election Day.

Vote Boosting:
Tabling in high-traffic areas, including outside polling locations during the voting period, asking voters to text their friends to also vote.

Learn more about these tactics here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./tactics

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Identifying high-traffic locations and events for engaging voters
• Organizing and planning tabling events to increase awareness about voting and get pledges to vote
• Tracking and reporting information, including how many people were engaged and completed actions during each shift
• Informing college students about the importance of voting and providing information related to the voting process
• Sending reminders about voting through a texting platform

Experience and Qualifications:

• Able to maintain a high level of energy and positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to progressive values
• Proactive mindset

Hours:

• Fellows will attend a training session on October 13th
• Fellows will work 10-15 hours a week
• Fellows are committed to attending weekly meetings

Salary:
This is a part-time position, Fellows will be paid $20 an hour.