The goal of the U.S. PIRG Fellowship Program is to develop recent college graduates into leaders in the movement for positive social change. Through the program, you’ll get the chance to work on issues from reforming health care to securing America’s financial future. As a U.S. PIRG fellow, you’ll gain the hands-on experience it takes to organize public support. You’ll build expertise on an important issue, such as transportation solutions, health care reform, or toxic pollution cleanup. You’ll conduct research, craft policy solutions, act as a spokesperson to the media, build coalitions, write grants, and recruit activists and members. So when the health care lobbyists and Wall Street banks try to stand in the way of reform, you’ll have the skills and resources to meet them head-on. Your day-to-day work will develop the kind of political power and support you need to win, including:
- Reaching out to local officials and organizations
- Researching and writing a report
- Canvassing door-to-door
- Conducting a news conference
- Meeting with a state or national decision-maker
- Directing a citizen outreach campaign
You’ll work alongside a senior mentor, and upon successful completion of the two-year program, you’ll be eligible for a leadership role within the organization.
U.S. PIRG fellows may work on any of the following issues: health care reform, transportation, government aid to higher education, toxic pollution cleanup, elections and government reform and more. Each fellow takes on the critical role of building the organization by canvassing for portions of the year in addition to running a citizen outreach office in the summer months.
Qualifications: We are looking for motivated individuals who are willing to work hard and commit themselves to getting results. We value experience with campus groups or student government, academic achievement, commitment and outstanding verbal, written and leadership skills. But most of all, we look for people who find a way to make a difference.
Salary & Benefits
As a recent graduate, you will earn $23,750 in your first year with U.S. PIRG, and $24,250 in your second year. Salary for experienced candidates is commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. You will be eligible to opt in to our group health plan, and will accrue two weeks paid vacation over the course of your first year, three weeks in your second year, and will be eligible to apply for college loan assistance. In your second year, you will also be eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan.
Location(s)
AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NM, MO, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA, WI, Washington DC
Application
To read more and apply online, click here. Or, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Sarah Bennett at
. We'll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch.
