Student Advisory Board

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In 2012, Fair Elections Center launched Campus Vote Project (CVP) to expand its work around student voting issues. CVP works with universities, community colleges, faculty, students and election officials to reduce barriers to student voting. Our goal is to help campuses institutionalize reforms that empower students with the information they need to register and vote. As part of our mission, we want to invite students who have played a role in expanding or deepening democratic engagement at their institution to apply for our Student Advisory Board. This leadership program provides opportunities for civically-minded and active students to influence Campus Vote Project, learn more about democratic engagement nationally, and develop relationships with peers, institutions, and civic leaders.

Position Description and Responsibilities

The Student Advisory Board position is a $2,000 paid position for civic-minded student leaders who want to be a part of nonpartisan national democratic engagement and voting rights movements. The board member position requires 20 hours per calendar month from June 2025 through May 2026, and paid in two installments within 30 days of the end of the fall and spring terms. The Student Advisory Board will consist of 18 members: 11 representing states that CVP operates in, and 7 representing various affinity groups. These include:

State

  • Arizona Student Rep
  • Florida Student Rep
  • Georgia Student Rep
  • HBCU Student Rep
  • Michigan Student Rep
  • North Carolina Student Rep
  • Ohio Student Rep
  • Pennsylvania Student Rep
  • Texas Student Rep
  • Virginia Student Rep
  • Wisconsin Student Rep

Affinity Group

  • Accessibility Student Rep
  • African American & Black Student Rep
  • Asian American & Pacific Islander Student Rep
  • Community College Student Rep
  • Indigenous, Native & Tribal Student Rep
  • Latinx & Hispanic Student Rep
  • LGBTQIA+ Student Rep

Responsibilities include:

Advise the Campus Vote Project and Fair Elections Center

  • Offer strategic insights and recommendations based on your expertise and knowledge to assist CVP in planning and achieving goals, addressing challenges, and providing guidance on the Democracy Fellowship.
  • Support in the advancement of student-friendly voting policies.
  • Represent the student voice and CVP in media requests as needed
  • Provide updates and share on-the-ground expertise in the Quarterly Board of Directors Meetings.
  • Stay informed about advisory board matters, prepare for meetings, and review/comment on requests, meeting minutes, and reports.

Democracy Fellowship Support

  • Provide guidance and support based on experience and expertise within the student voting workspace to current Democracy Fellows, as needed.
  • Be leaders in Democracy Fellowship programming by leading two pieces of Campus Vote Project Programming.
  • Lead Moodle forums in the National Requirements Course.

Assembly of Student Civic Coalitions

  • Develop the strategic framework and manage the Assembly of Student Civic Coalitions
  • Create spaces in each of their respective communities for student collaboration through the hosting of at least one event and/or the creation of one resource per semester with other SAB members
  • Actively recruit students on their campus and in their community into the Assembly of Student Civic Coalitions.

State Support (for State Reps)

  • Provide guidance, support, and expertise in the work happening in their state under the direction of the CVP state coordinator.
  • Support the State Coordinator in organizing and actively participating in the state’s annual Student Voting Summit.
  • Support the development and facilitation of monthly statewide Democracy Fellows meetings and election law trainings.

Affinity Group Support (for Affinity Reps)

  • Create one blog post, social media post, and/or resource in celebration of their respective history/heritage month that connects their affinity group to voting and democracy, in coordination with the CVP communications team
  • Spearhead one project per semester that supports their affinity group within the CVP ecosystem. This project could be, but is not limited to:
    • Partnership: Develop a strategic partnership with a student group, organization, nonprofit, etc. that will strengthen our expertise, reach, and support of their respective community.
    • Resource Building: Create a toolkit, program-in-a-box, webinar, and/or resource that will support CVP audiences (CVP staff, campus administrators/faculty/staff, and/or democracy fellows) in better understanding and addressing the needs of their respective affinity group.
    • Community Building: Host one gathering for their respective affinity group that fosters a space of community, learning, and support.

The priority deadline to apply is Friday, April 18th, 2025. However, candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, until the positions are filled. Fair Elections Center and its Campus Vote Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in our work environment and believe it furthers our mission to create and preserve an inclusive democracy for all voters and for underrepresented and marginalized communities in particular. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply: https://bit.ly/CVP2025SAB Application Questions Preview: 2025-26 SAB Application Questions Preview

Questions can be directed to kphebillo@fairelectionscenter.org

*Democracy Fellows and Interns may not serve concurrently in their roles and as a Student Advisory Board Representative.

This is a full-time remote position, with a salary starting at $58,000 commensurate with experience. Fair Elections Center offers generous employer paid health, vision, and dental insurance, 3 weeks vacation, and a 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution.

Fair Elections Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in our work environment and believe it furthers our mission to create and preserve an inclusive democracy for all voters and for underrepresented and marginalized communities in particular. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Kristina Moore at kmoore@fairelectionscenter.org. The priority deadline is September 9, 2024 but applications will be considered until the position is filled. 

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