U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) is hiring talented and passionate college graduates for campus organizing positions around the country.

U.S. PIRG is a federation of nonprofit groups, based in states across the country, and we tackle issues ranging from the environment to energy to health care reform to hunger and homelessness.

PIRG campus organizers recruit college students, faculty and community members to investigate problems and build support for solutions. PIRG organizers, and the volunteers they recruit and train, research issues, build coalitions, work with the media, educate the public, and generate citizen support on issues ranging from poverty to environmental protection.

A typical day might include:

• training volunteers to conduct an educational program;
  
• meeting with a professor to plan a research project;
  
• addressing the City Council about a state PIRG campaign they should support; and
  
• talking with students about summer jobs in the grassroots campaign office you’ll help direct.

We have campus organizing positions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin.

Salary & Benefits:
Recent college graduates earn $23,750 in their first year on staff. In addition, full-time staff can opt into our state health care coverage, are eligible for paid sick and vacation days, and can apply for our college loan assistance program. Our staff accrues two weeks of vacation by the end of their first year and three weeks by the end of their second year. Staff is also eligible to join our 401(k) program in their second year. The state PIRGs’ staff training combines classroom study with hands-on field work.

Additional Qualifications:
We’re looking for smart, motivated individuals with initiative and a strong commitment to protecting the public interest. We value experience with campus groups or student government, academic achievement, and outstanding verbal, writing and leadership skills. Most of all, we look for people who find a way to make a difference.

To Apply:
To learn more, visit http://www.uspirg.org/jobs.

Please apply online http://www.pirg.org/jobs/about/application.

Make sure to include the following ad code 'pcki-tlh-2-11-79' in the application. We’ll carefully consider your application, and if we think you’re a good fit we’ll get in touch.

U.S. PIRG and all PIRG-affiliated organizations are equal opportunity employers.

This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of U.S. PIRG.