Currently hiring in: Amarillo/Lubbock.
About the Role
Powered by People is hiring passionate, hardworking Organizers to lead our 2026 voter registration, volunteer engagement, and empowerment programs across Texas. We’re building a team of dedicated individuals who believe in grassroots leadership, accountability, and the urgency of registering and activating every eligible voter to win elections for Democrats up and down the ballot in Texas.
Organizers will recruit, train, and support volunteers and interns to lead relational voter registration efforts, host community events, and grow our organizing presence in their assigned region and college campuses. The ideal candidate is a builder — someone who can connect with people, plan strategically, and motivate others to take ownership of this movement.
If you’re ready to empower volunteers, train future leaders, and help shape the next generation of Texas organizers, this job is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Management & Empowerment
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and interns with clear roles, metrics, and pathways for leadership
- Empower volunteers to host events, train peers, and take initiative within their regions
- Maintain ongoing communication and mentorship with core volunteer leaders
Event Hosting & Program Execution
- Plan, schedule, and host voter registration and community events in your region, including on college campuses
- Launch at least one major event within two weeks of hire and plan a full event calendar for the year ahead
- Lead bi-weekly regional volunteer meetings to maintain engagement and provide program updates
- Create & Maintain contact with a set of universities in organizer region
- Recruit & Train PXP volunteers for major town halls, campus town halls, and other big events
Campus & Intern Management
- Serve as the primary organizer for several assigned colleges, coordinating directly with campus partners and student interns
- Set up, train, and manage college interns, ensuring they meet weekly goals and integrate into the regional organizing team
- Contact colleges, universities, and other locations to secure sites and permissions for voter registration events
Digital Organizing & Communications
- Use texting, calling, and other outreach tools to recruit and follow up with volunteers and voters
- Maintain consistent contact with at most 200 voters in your assigned universe, in addition to your volunteer network
- Teach others to use digital tools (Mobilize, Reach, Google Workspace, Slack, etc.) with patience and clarity
Accountability, Reporting & Professional Development
- Track and report weekly metrics, including volunteer recruitment, event counts, voter contacts, and leadership development goals
- Participate in weekly one-on-ones with the Organizing Director and weekly team calls to review performance and share learnings
- Complete and participate in rigorous onboarding and ongoing organizer training to strengthen skills throughout the year
- Engage in transparent accountability systems that allow volunteers to provide feedback on organizer performance and support
Qualifications
- Commitment to Powered by People’s mission and values, and passion for building grassroots power in Texas
- Experience in volunteer management, leadership development, or event organizing
- Comfort with digital tools (Google Workspace, Slack, Mobilize, Reach, Zoom, etc.) and willingness to learn new platforms
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across remote and in-person settings
- Access to a laptop, smartphone, and reliable transportation
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
- Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
- Must obtain VDR Certification within multiple local counties within 2 weeks of hire
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time, non-exempt position
- $4,000/month
- Healthcare eligibility after a waiting period
- $50/month phone stipend
- Opportunities for training, mentorship, and advancement within the organization
To Apply: Please send your resume (no self-photos, please) and a short cover letter to info@poweredxpeople.org with the subject line: “Organizer Application – [Your Name] – [Your City/Region]”
Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity: Powered by People is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, immigrants, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people from all walks of life committed to building a better future in Texas.