About MOVE Texas

Who We Are

MOVE (Mobilize, Organize, Vote, Empower) Texas innovates democracy for our generation. We work daily to build a more just and representative future that empowers inspiring new leaders to keep making Texas better. Our vision is to build the political power of young people to transform democracy in Texas and beyond. While we are known as MOVE Texas, we are comprised of two organizations.

• MOVE Texas Action Fund (501(c)(4) is the political arm of MOVE Texas, an organization dedicated to building the political power of young people in underrepresented communities through civic engagement, leadership development, and issue advocacy.

• MOVE Texas Civic Fund (501(c)(3) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, grassroots organization building power in underrepresented youth communities through civic education, leadership development, and issue advocacy.

MOVE Texas operates throughout Texas and primarily in San Antonio, Laredo, Seguin, San Marcos, Austin, Houston, College Station, Fort Worth, Denton, and Dallas. We plan to continue growing and serving other cities and counties beyond these areas.

Our Values & Commitments

We are an organization that leads from our values of People First, Equity, Imagination & Action, Sustainability, & Community Focus. We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters personal and professional development opportunities. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles, where each employee is valued.

About the Role

Job Summary

Campus Organizers are frontline student leaders who grow our movement from the ground up. As part of MOVE Texas’ flagship leadership development program—our chapter program—Campus Organizers help lead student organizations that strengthen civic life on their campuses through voter engagement, political education, and issue advocacy.

This program is built on a core belief: that young people have the power to transform their communities when they are equipped with the tools, training, and support to lead. Campus Organizers embody that belief every day—by creating space for their peers to learn, take action, and step into leadership. They mobilize their campus around the issues that matter most, build lasting relationships rooted in shared values, and cultivate a civic culture where no one is left out of the process.  Throughout the program, Campus Organizers develop foundational leadership and organizing skills through hands-on learning, statewide and local trainings, and a guided capstone project. They are supported by a dedicated team—including Organizing Managers, Regional Organizers, and Issue Advocacy Organizers—who work alongside them to grow their capacity and sharpen their impact.

Campus Organizers don’t just lead student groups—they help build a statewide movement powered by young people who know their worth, trust their voice, and fight for a more just Texas.

Know someone who would make a great campus organizer?  Nominate them today via the following link.

Timeline

• Thursday, May 1 | Application Opens
• Wednesday, May 14 | Priority Deadline
  • Will continue accepting applications on a rolling basis if needed
  • May - June virtual interviews on a rolling basis
• Monday, June 2 | Final Deadline
• Monday, June 2 | Priority Determinations & Offers
• Monday, June 9 | Deadline to Accept Priority Deadline Offers
• Wednesday, June 11 | Last Day of Interviews
  • Will continue interviews on a rolling basis if needed.
  • Rolling | Determinations & Offers
• Monday, June 16 | Final Determinations & Offers
• Monday, June 23 | Deadline to Accept Final Offers
• Monday, July 21 afternoon OR Tuesday, July 22 evening | Onboarding & Orientation
• SAVE THE DATE: August 1 - August 3, Member Summit [Required Attendance]

Who You Are (the must-haves)

• Ready to build civic engagement on campus. You understand the power of community organizing and the importance of exercising our right to vote and have our communities’ voices heard. You are eager to form relationships across campus, uniting students to invest in building the political power of young people to transform democracy in Texas and beyond. You embrace the idea that the campus chapter can make a lasting positive impact on the issues that matter to the chapter and the student community. You possess a basic understanding or are interested in learning more about local political landscapes, including progressive movement issues and the unique barriers to democracy in Texas.
  
  

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. You have a work style that is flexible and respectful. You have a demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with people of different backgrounds in a team environment to achieve shared goals. You know how to work with integrity through differences, respecting the opinions of others, and treating all with equality and dignity. You possess strong speaking and written communication skills and can turn complicated ideas into energizing conversations. You can leverage social and print media to build a following and increase awareness of important issues. You share information and demonstrate an ability to listen openly and empathetically to others.

• Well organized and prepared for a leadership role. You are prepared to participate in all aspects of the program and have the dedicated time to fulfill the responsibilities. You have established time management skills that guide your priorities and help you manage your academic commitments, extracurricular activities, passion projects, and self-care. You know how to take the initiative to find solutions to immediate challenges and also know how to ask for support proactively. You are well organized and complete tasks on time, understanding how your actions and behaviors help advance our organization toward its mission. You are ready to guide others in leading nonpartisan initiatives despite a very unbalanced and politically challenging environment.
  
  

• Justice & Inclusion Oriented. You are passionate about engaging and educating young voters and advocating for progressive policies like voting rights, climate justice, and gender justice. You are deeply committed to MOVE’s mission of engaging more young people to build power in our democracy. You can passionately engage and inspire others toward a larger vision while exhibiting a demonstrable passion for advancing the organization's mission. You model and ensure an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring organizational culture aligned with our values.
  

• Nonpartisan Commitment. Campus Organizers are prohibited from holding a paid or unpaid position for any office of an elected official or active partisan political campaign during the program due to conflict of interests. Your participation in any campaign involvement must be done outside of your MOVE Texas work.

Our Wishlist (the pluses)

• Experience participating in leadership programs or student organizing efforts.

• Experience participating in extracurricular activities or community service.

• Experience working in the areas of democracy reform, climate justice, and/or gender justice.

• Spanish language skills or American Sign Language skills.

• Ability to thoughtfully navigate issues related to race, identity, and equity and be deeply committed to advancing the values of equity and inclusion.

Position Details
This is a part-time, temporary, stipend, non-exempt position in a year-long program, July - May, with a regular commitment of five to six hours per week. Students graduating in December are still more than welcome to apply to the program, simply state your anticipated graduation date in your application.  You must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States to participate in this program. This position requires the employee to reside in Texas. The Campus Organizer is a hybrid position (70% in-person, 30% virtual) that requires reliable access to transportation, wifi, and a dedicated working space. Statewide travel will vary based on organizational needs. The employee is responsible for maintaining valid travel documentation. The stipend for this position is $250.00 bi-weekly. This is a non-supervisory position that reports directly to the organizing manager. This is not a union-eligible position.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Occasional periods of sitting at a desk and constantly operating on a computer

• Frequently walks, stands, and moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for in-person events

• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions for in-person events

• Frequently moves throughout the community and inside and across buildings to access meetings or to conduct site visits for in-person work.

• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with coworkers and partners, ability to complete tasks in situations that have time constraints.

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