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Field Organizer

Offered By
Paige Ellis for Austin City Council District 8
Job Location
Austin
Salary
Paid
If "Paid", provide rate
$25 an hour
Job Description

Want to gain hands-on campaign experience, connect with voters, and get involved in local Austin politics? 

 Council Member Paige Ellis is seeking Field Organizers to assist with Petition Signature collection to ensure her place on the November ballot for Austin City Council. 

This position is expected to run through early August. Field Organizers must be able to knock on doors in Southwest Austin in July and August. 

Work for one hour or for six hours in a shift - you are paid for the time you knock on doors to collect signatures. Flexible shift times are available.  

What you’ll do: 

  • Engage with voters through canvassing 

  • Work alongside experienced organizers and campaign staff

  • Help build momentum for the campaign

What you’ll gain:

  • Hands‑on skills in public speaking, persuasion, organizing, and local politics 

  • Training in voter outreach, public communication, and campaign strategy.

  • A strong addition to your resume for careers in politics, public policy, communications, advocacy, or public service.

Base pay: $25 per hour/contractor status

Bonuses paid for signatures collected! Bonuses paid for the overall number of signatures gathered at 100, 250, 500, and 1000 - $1 per signature bonus.

No prior campaign experience is required. 

Application Instructions

Send an email to Des.simpson662@gmail.com with a short introduction to yourself and where you heard about this opportunity to apply.

Contact Information
Destiny Simpson- des.simpson662@gmail.com
Type of Internship
Political Campaigns
Posted By
Destiny Simpson
Post Date
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Expiration Date
Friday, August 14, 2026