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Job Title: Summer Political Field Associate — Great for Poli-Sci Students Job Type: Seasonal, Part-time, Full-time Pay: $25–$40/hour, plus performance bonuses Location: Salt lake city Utah Schedule: Flexible summer shifts
About the Role
Spend your summer doing work that actually matters. The Works Petitioning is hiring Summer Political Field Associates in Salt lake city — a perfect fit for political science majors, pre-law students, or anyone passionate about politics and elections. You'll get hands-on experience in grassroots campaigning, voter engagement, and ballot initiatives: the real mechanics of how democracy works on the ground. It's the kind of experience that looks great on a résumé and teaches you more about politics than any lecture.
What You'll Do
- Engage voters and residents door to door
- Track your results and hit weekly goals
- Learn campaign operations from experienced field organizers
What We're Looking For
- Students or recent grads interested in politics, government, law, or public policy (all majors welcome)
- Strong communication skills and genuine curiosity about people
- Self-starter who's reliable and organized
- Comfortable being outdoors and on your feet
- No campaign experience needed — we teach you everything
Why Work With Us
- $25–$40/hour plus performance bonuses — great summer money
- Real, résumé-building field experience in politics and campaigns
- Flexible summer scheduling that works around school
- Paid training and coaching from experienced organizers
- Network with people working in campaigns and advocacy
- Potential to continue with us into the fall election season
Apply today — summer field spots are filling now. Perfect for your summer break.
Pay: $25.41 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40