Campus Organizer Jobs
Campus Organizer jobs are open across nonprofits, higher education, labor unions, and political campaigns, from entry-level field roles to senior organizing directors, with specializations in student outreach, coalition building, and community mobilization. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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SEIU Union Organizer-In-Training, Healthcare Campaign
Location – Virginia
We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in starting social justice careers in labor organizing. For 100 years, SEIU has been helping workers stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity, respect and better conditions in workplaces and communities. With a membership 2.1 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the United States, and our diverse leaders and staff support workers as they speak out for good jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.
The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing, and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace.
The OIT program trains labor organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions and is different from other training programs that focus on developing political, electoral or community organizing skills.
- Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
- Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
- Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders
- Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward.
- Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action.
- Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
- Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to spend the majority of the work week out of the office doing work site visits, home visits, canvassing on foot, attending worker strikes and meetings, rallies and other union activities.
- Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organizations technology tools.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Willingness to conduct work site and home visits.
- Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license, proof of auto insurance and an automobile for business use.
- Ability and willingness to travel, as needed.
- Proficiency in a second language preferred but not required.
- Salary and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $56,000/annual and benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits package, work cell phone, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU and the staff union contract. This is a full-time, salaried position.
Application Requirements:
A resume and cover letter are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
SEIU Union Organizer-In-Training, Healthcare Campaign
Location – Virginia
We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in starting social justice careers in labor organizing. For 100 years, SEIU has been helping workers stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity, respect and better conditions in workplaces and communities. With a membership 2.1 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the United States, and our diverse leaders and staff support workers as they speak out for good jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.
The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing, and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace.
The OIT program trains labor organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions and is different from other training programs that focus on developing political, electoral or community organizing skills.
- Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
- Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
- Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders
- Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward.
- Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action.
- Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
- Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to spend the majority of the work week out of the office doing work site visits, home visits, canvassing on foot, attending worker strikes and meetings, rallies and other union activities.
- Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organizations technology tools.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Willingness to conduct work site and home visits.
- Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license, proof of auto insurance and an automobile for business use.
- Ability and willingness to travel, as needed.
- Proficiency in a second language preferred but not required.
- Salary and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $56,000/annual and benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits package, work cell phone, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU and the staff union contract. This is a full-time, salaried position.
Application Requirements:
A resume and cover letter are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in campus organizer jobs.
- One to three years of field organizing, canvassing, or community outreach experience
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers or student leaders
- Experience running issue-based or electoral campaigns on college campuses
- Proficiency with relational organizing tools and voter or constituent databases
- Strong public speaking and facilitation skills for trainings and large group meetings
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent organizing experience in lieu of formal education
Tips for Your Campus Organizer Job Search
Tailor your resume to organizing metrics
Hiring managers want to see concrete results: how many volunteers you recruited, events you coordinated, or petitions you drove. Replace vague descriptions of duties with outcome-focused language that shows your actual reach and impact on each campaign.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists campus organizer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight coalition and stakeholder experience
Campus organizer roles often require building relationships across student groups, faculty, and community partners. Call out specific coalitions you have worked within, the number of organizations involved, and any joint actions or campaigns that resulted from your coordination work.
Match your application to the organization's issue area
An environmental advocacy group and a labor union both hire campus organizers but want different things. Read each employer's current campaigns and use their language around issues, constituents, and goals in your cover letter and resume to show genuine alignment.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to ask how you handled low volunteer turnout, a failed tabling event, or a hostile campus administrator. Practice specific stories that show how you diagnosed the problem, adapted your approach, and kept momentum going on the ground.
Negotiate your starting geography carefully
Many campus organizer positions assign you to a specific region or campus cluster. Ask during the offer stage about relocation support, territory flexibility, and how assignments are made, since your starting location can shape your career trajectory within the organization.
Campus Organizer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most campus organizers?
The companies hiring the most campus organizers right now include The Brotherhood Sister Sol, Service Employees International Union, and Vendelux, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and labor unions tend to post the most consistent volume of campus organizer roles throughout the year.
How many campus organizer jobs are remote?
About 75% of campus organizer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is field-heavy by nature. Digital and policy-focused organizing positions are most likely to offer remote flexibility, while roles tied to a specific campus or region almost always require in-person presence for tabling, meetings, and events.
How do you become a campus organizer?
Start by getting hands-on experience through student government, advocacy clubs, or volunteer canvassing with a local campaign or nonprofit. Build skills in public speaking, event coordination, and one-on-one relationship development. Seek out internships with issue-based organizations or unions that run campus programs, then apply to entry-level field organizer roles that offer structured training and mentorship.
Can you get hired as a campus organizer with little or no experience?
Yes, many organizations hire candidates with minimal formal experience if they can show genuine commitment to the cause and basic organizing instincts. Volunteer work on campaigns, student-led activism, or peer leadership roles in clubs all count. Emphasize your ability to have persuasive conversations, coordinate logistics under pressure, and motivate others to take action, since those are the core skills evaluated at the entry level.
What does the campus organizer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen focused on your organizing background, followed by a structured interview with scenario-based questions about past campaigns and how you handle challenges in the field. Some organizations add a role-play exercise where you practice a recruitment conversation or a brief training facilitation. Final-round interviews often involve meeting the regional director or a panel of program staff.
Where can I find and apply to campus organizer jobs?
You can find and apply to campus organizer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and issue area, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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