Pennsylvania Campaigns Fellow

About The Working Families Party

The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.

The PA Campaigns Fellowship is a three‑month fellowship which will support Working Families Party’s electoral campaigns in Pennsylvania, helping to drive field, communications, and other campaign support for WFP‑endorsed candidates in Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. This campaign fellowship will help folks to prepare for future roles on campaigns, including managing campaigns, field director roles, comms director roles, etc. This role will run from March 2 to June 1, 2026.

• Support Volunteer Recruitment:
  Assist with outreach to volunteers through phone calls, texts, and event sign‑ups. Help welcome new volunteers and ensure they receive next steps and basic training.
• Canvass & Event Support:
  Help set up and staff canvass launches and campaign events, including preparing materials, checking in volunteers, distributing literature, and collecting completed packets. Participate in canvassing and voter outreach as part of the field team.
• Petition Support:
  Assist with petition circulation efforts, including helping recruit circulators, tracking signature totals, entering data, and ensuring materials are complete and organized under staff guidance.
• Data Entry & Tracking:
  Enter voter contact information, volunteer shifts, and petition signatures into campaign databases accurately and in a timely manner.
• Community Outreach Assistance:
  Represent the campaign at community events alongside staff, helping to distribute literature and engage with potential supporters.

• Social Media Assistance:
  Draft and schedule social media posts under supervision. Help monitor engagement and flag important comments or messages for senior staff.
• Content Creation Support:
  Assist with taking photos and short videos at events and canvasses. Help edit basic video clips and graphics using campaign templates.
• Event Promotion Support:
  Help draft email reminders, social posts, and event descriptions to promote campaign activities. Assist with maintaining RSVP lists and sending follow‑up communications.
• Research & Message Support:
  Conduct basic research on issues, community events, or partner organizations to inform campaign messaging.
• General Communications Support:
  Provide administrative and creative support to the communications team as needed, including proofreading, formatting, and organizing digital assets.

• At least 1 year of experience, as a volunteer or staff person, in electoral campaigns, organizing, or political strategy.
• Experience or interest in electoral data systems (e.g. VAN) and metrics‑driven campaign planning.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment.

• We are hiring a part‑time and a full‑time Campaigns Fellow.
• The salary range for the part‑time role is $30/hr for 15 hours per week.
• The salary range for the full‑time role is $30/hr for 35 hours per week.
• We also offer a robust benefit package for full‑time employees, including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan options; professional development funding; and remote work support.

• This is a hybrid role requiring you to work in person at PAWFP's Philly office and/or various locations for meetings and events in Philadelphia and Lehigh County, PA. You may need to travel for major events and all staff meetings a few times per year.

• Part‑Time:
  The role requires 15 hours per week of work, and is a temporary role that will run from March 2 to June 1, 2026.
• Full‑Time:
  The role requires 35 hours per week of work, and is a temporary role that will run from March 2 to June 1, 2026.

• Working Families Party / Working Families Power is a unionized workplace. This is a short‑term temporary role that is not…