Apply to Join GYJC's Fall 2026 Staff Team (Organizer Role)
The Georgia Youth Justice Coalition is hiring high school and college organizers to build real organizing power on campuses and in communities across Georgia. This is work that asks you to take ownership and to create something meaningful with and for the people around you.
Organizing at GYJC is about relationships. It's about being the person who makes sure everyone feels welcomed, informed, and ready to take action. It's about bringing people together, sometimes for the first time, and helping them see what's possible when we act collectively.
This is a role for people who want to be taken seriously in this work. Across Georgia, GYJC organizers are known for showing up, following through, and building communities that don't disappear after a single event or election. When you step into this role, you are joining a network of young leaders who are shaping what youth political power looks like in this state. As part of our staff team, you'll have access to exclusive events, public speaking opportunities, free swag, professional development, and real relationships with elected officials.
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 22. To be considered, applicants must complete at least one volunteer shift between May 1 and May 19. Sign up here. Once you've completed the application and your volunteer shift, applicants will receive an interview on a rolling basis.
If you were an Organizer right now, you would be:
- Building relationships with students, teachers, and community members to grow strong and active chapters
- Planning and leading phonebanks, canvasses, and campus events that bring new people into the work
- Knocking doors and making calls to ensure voters in your community have a plan to vote
- Representing GYJC in classrooms and student organizations to grow our movement
- Supporting advocacy actions, including attending school board meetings and organizing public comment
- Capturing photos, videos, and stories that reflect the movement you are helping to build
If you were an Organizing Coordinator right now, you would be:
- Coaching organizers through weekly 1:1s to meet voter contact, base engagement, and recruitment goals
- Managing a consistent calendar of canvasses and phonebanks across your campuses
- Supporting organizers in building strong campus relationships and executing high-quality chapter events
- Ensuring strong systems for volunteer tracking, data quality, and story collection across your team
Start Date: July 13 – November 6
Organizer: 15 hours/week at $15/hour
Organizing Coordinator: 20 hours/week at $18/hour