Most people complain about politics. A select few organize to change it.
Young Americans for Liberty is looking for several Activism Coordinators to recruit, mobilize, and develop activists who are willing to take action in defense of liberty.
If you've built a chapter, organized an event, recruited volunteers, or led a grassroots effort on campus, this is an opportunity to take those skills into a paid role and help build the liberty movement beyond your own campus.
This role is ideal for current students, recent graduates, and emerging grassroots leaders who want to continue organizing, developing activists, and advancing liberty through real-world action.
About the role
The Activism Coordinator serves as the primary organizer and mobilizer for an assigned territory. You will work directly with Minutemen, dues-paying members, campus chapters, and community chapters to recruit & train activists, organize events, support educational & advocacy campaigns, and educate and develop the next generation of liberty leaders.
Success in this role depends on your ability to build relationships, motivate volunteers, and turn supporters into well-trained activists who consistently take action. You will help create grassroots pressure around YAL's priorities by organizing people, growing engagement, and supporting educational and advocacy efforts throughout your assigned territory.
This is a relationship-driven role that requires strong communication, organization, and follow-through. You will regularly communicate with activists, support chapter leaders, and create opportunities for members to become more effective activists and engage in meaningful action.
This position reports directly to the Activism Director.
📍 Location: Remote (travel within territory)
🕒 Schedule: Part-time, hourly (approximately 20 hours per week)
What you'll do
Mobilize activists and drive action
Organize and execute grassroots educational and advocacy campaigns
Mobilize activists to participate in legislative and grassroots efforts
Coordinate activist participation in training opportunities, events, and initiatives
Maintain regular communication regarding opportunities for involvement
Host activism and educational events that increase engagement and participation
Recruit and develop members
Build relationships with activists in the community and dues-paying members
Recruit new Minutemen and engaged activists
Identify activists with leadership potential
Support activist growth, education, and advancement within the organization and across the larger movement
Support and strengthen chapters
Work directly with campus and community chapter leaders
Assist chapters with recruitment, activism planning, and organizational development
Support the creation of new chapters in strategic locations
Ensure chapter leaders have access to organizational resources and support
Maintain accountability and reporting
Track activist engagement, chapter activity, and advocacy participation
Maintain accurate records using departmental systems
Monitor progress toward assigned goals and KPIs
Provide regular updates and reports to department leadership
What Success Looks Like
Activists consistently complete advocacy actions and participate in campaigns
Membership and Minutemen growth goals are achieved
New leaders are identified, developed, and retained
Campus and community chapters remain active and engaged
Activism events contribute directly to organizational goals
Performance metrics and reporting remain accurate and up to date
Qualifications
Demonstrated involvement in student leadership, grassroots activism, chapter leadership, political organizing, advocacy, or volunteer recruitment
Strong interest in grassroots activism and advancing liberty
Ability to build and maintain relationships with activists, members, and chapter leaders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable recruiting, motivating, and developing volunteers
Ability to manage multiple projects, relationships, and priorities simultaneously
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Basic understanding of legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, and political engagement
Comfortable using CRM systems, spreadsheets, and organizational tools
Strongly aligned with Young Americans for Liberty’s mission and principles.
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel throughout an assigned territory
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events, tabling, and educational/activism activities
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds
Compensation & Benefits
Position type: Part-time & Hourly | FLSA status: Non-Exempt
To Apply
Please submit:
Please submit a cover letter explaining your commitment to YAL’s mission of advancing liberty, how your personal philosophy aligns with our principles, and how your experience has prepared you to actively contribute to making liberty win.
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