What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinated Campaign Campus Fellow position at Maine Democratic Party?
The Maine Democratic Party is looking for Campus Fellows to lead campus organizing efforts and
mobilize students for the November 2026 election. The Campus Fellow will serve as the primary student
organizer on their college campus, working closely with the Campus Manager to build a strong campus
program. This person will lead student outreach, coordinate volunteers, help build excitement around
candidate events, and engage voters both on and off campus through Election Day.
Responsibilities
- Lead campus outreach efforts, including texting, tabling, canvassing, and other voter contact
- Recruit, engage, and organize students and volunteers on campus.
- Help organize volunteer shifts, campus events, and voter contact activities.
- Coordinate and support campus volunteers.
- Build excitement and turnout for candidate events, campus events, and organizing activities.
- Contact and engage voters both on and off campus.
- Maintain regular communication with the Campus Manager and provide updates on campus
- Collaborate among students and Campus Manager on Election Day priorities as needed.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- Interest or experience in student organizing, campaigns, volunteering, or community organizing.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to build relationships and engage students from a variety of backgrounds.
- The ability to work independently while staying connected with the broader campaign team.
- Previous campaign or organizing experience is helpful but not required.
To Apply:
To apply, please email mparker@mainedems.org your resume. This position is temporary and part-time
and will run through the November 2026 election. The position operates up to 10 hours a week at a rate
of $16.50/hour. The campus fellow must live and work in Maine. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role for
someone who enjoys relational and electoral organizing, is driven, and engages students to commit to
electing Democrats up and down the ballot this November!
This position is expected to work approximately 10 hours per week through November 2026. Campus
Fellows will primarily work in person on their assigned campus and may also be asked to participate in
campaign activities, meetings, or events as needed. Because of the nature of campaign work, evening and
weekend availability will be required. Physical Requirements: This position may require standing or
being on your feet for extended periods of time, as well as occasional lifting and carrying of campaign
materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The Maine Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer
and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without
regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally
protected basis.
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