High School Voter Outreach Program Coordinator

League of Women Voters of Metro Columbus High School Outreach Coordinator

Start date: January 13, 2025 

End date: May 23, 2025

20 hours a week

This position will be paid at $20 per hour as a contract worker.

About the League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus encourages informed and active participation in government and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues. The League is nonpartisan. We never support or oppose candidates or political parties. For more information visit our website at lwvcols.org.

High School Outreach Program

For the past 8 years, the League of Women Voters has administered a high school outreach program in Franklin County to talk with students about the importance of voting. In 2024, 16 high schools participated in the program. We plan to continue and expand this program in Spring 2025.

The youth of today are coming of age in a time of unprecedented diversity and opportunity. Building a powerful democracy starts with empowering young voters with voter education and registration. This program aims to encourage young people to get and stay involved. 

We know that many young adults do not participate in our democratic system by voting. In the November, 2024 election only 42% of young voters (18-29) voted, in comparison to the overall voter turnout rate of 65%.Young people report that they lack access to information about the registration and voting process that would empower them to become engaged voters. 

Through the High School Outreach program LWV volunteers or staff members:

1. Set up classroom visits to talk about the importance of voting (typically in a government/social studies class).

2. Engage in small group discussions about the importance of voting and being active citizens.

3. Assist age-eligible students in filling out a voter registration form.

4. Collect all registration forms and turn them in to the appropriate county board of elections office.

Position Duties 

• Contact schools regarding high school outreach program and coordinate programming dates
• Assist in training volunteers
• Attend and present at high schools along with other volunteers
• Work with the LWVMC Operations Manager to administer the High School Outreach Program.
• Other duties as assigned 

Desired Attributes

• Experience working with high school students and/or school administration
• Interest or experience in the nonprofit sector, public policy, or civic matters
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently/remotely with regular in-person meetings and obligations
• Clear and effective communicator
• Access to reliable transportation

Please send a cover letter and resume by December 30, 2024 to:

League of Women Voters of Metro Columbus, Attn: Elizabeth Grieser

6500 Busch Blvd., Suite 129

Columbus, OH 43229

vote@lwvcols.org