Lead Locally is hiring a cohort of part-time organizing fellows (15 hours/week) in Virginia, Georgia, and New Orleans to get out the vote for crucial down-ballot elections where we have an opportunity to win on climate justice. Fellows will receive training and coaching on get-out-the-vote skills like canvassing and phone banking from an experienced organizer and will be connected to exciting candidates campaigning for city council, state legislature, and public service commission.

Details:

Timeline: The fellowship will run from the week of Sept 2 through Nov 7. Hours will include a mix of weekday and weekend times & before and after 5pm in order to reach a wide range of voters.

Compensation: Fellows will be paid $25/hour for 15 hours per week. Opportunity for additional hours in the final weeks before the election.

Locations: This is NOT a remote role. Fellows must be located in or near New Orleans, LA || Savannah, Macon, Columbus, Albany & Augusta, South Metro Atlanta, GA || Blacksburg, Petersburg, Williamsburg, Spotsylvania, Purcellville, and Middleburg, VA

Transportation: Consistent access to a car is required.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed starting on Wednesday, July 30. Applications received after July 30 will be considered on a rolling basis as needed.

More about Lead Locally:

Lead Locally started in 2016 to build power for down ballot races at the city, state, and county level to support candidates that pledge to fight for climate justice and block new fossil fuel infrastructure in their districts. We know that if we're to maintain a livable climate for future generations, we need cities and states to step up to ensure the transition to clean energy at every level. As the federal government rolls back critical investments in climate action and environmental justice, we need to elect candidates that will ensure states transition to a clean energy economy, reject new fossil fuel infrastructure, and advocate for environmental justice policy.

We’re hiring a cohort of organizers to get out the vote for local candidates whose elections will decide important climate policy in VA, GA, and LA like each state’s commitment to a 100% transition to renewable energy, the future of new fossil fuel projects in each region, and the influence of corrupt utility influence in local elections. We’re excited to staff up for this critical odd-year election – and look forward to reading your application!

Questions about the fellowship or this application? Do not hesitate to reach out to lila@leadlocally.org

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Fall 2025 Organizing Fellow