Ruth’s List Florida seeks Campaign Fellows to support the mission of Ruth’s List to increase the number of pro-choice women elected at all levels of Florida government. Ruth’s List helps women run inspiring, local campaigns that WIN. We identify, recruit, train, mentor and elect pro-choice women to all levels of office in Florida. Since 2008, we have raised over $9,500,000, elected over 300 women to state and local office, and trained more than 2,700 women. But our work has only just begun.
We are seeking Campaign Fellows to assign to our top races in Florida, where we can help support our endorsed women candidates get over the finish line in November. This program will run from June 1st to November 3rd (election day). The fellowship launches with a 4-week virtual campaign training program held in June. For the month of June, fellows must commit to 6 hours per week for virtual on-the-job training sessions. Upon completion, each fellow will be assigned to a Ruth’s List-endorsed candidate’s campaign, where you will assist with field organizing, fundraising, digital support, research, and more. Once assigned to a campaign in July, it will require a 10-hour weekly commitment, which may include evenings and weekends. Young women from across Florida will be selected, trained, and participate in every aspect of campaigning while gaining real-world experience in critical political campaign support.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE FELLOW:
- Attend the 4 week, 6 hours a week, campaign fellowship training program, starting June 1.
- In July, a weekly schedule of 10 work hours with their assigned campaign team, including a minimum of 3 hours of phone banking and/or voter canvassing per week.
- Commitment to stay on the assigned campaign through election day, November 3rd.
- Complete tasks assigned both by the assigned campaign and Training Manager.
- Keep track of hours spent on your assigned campaign.
- Participate in a weekly cohort check-in meeting with the Training Manager, along with meetings scheduled with your assigned campaign.
- Attend and support Ruth’s List events in your region.
- Commit to in-person campaign support on Election Day for your assigned candidate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated, team player, and thrives in a collaborative environment
- Have demonstrated a strong interest in Florida politics
- Commitment to supporting pro-choice women to elected office
- While Fellowship training and candidate support are virtual, fellows must live in Florida during their fellowship.
COMPENSATION: Campaign Fellows will be paid $2,600 (total) for the duration of the time they are assigned to a campaign.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted by April 30. Submit a cover letter, resume and references to info@ruthslistfl.org with the subject line, “Campaign Fellowship”.