who we are

Flytedesk powers media and advertising on college campuses. We build the technology that college media organizations and universities use to manage their operations and the tools that small businesses and national advertisers use to reach students. We work with brands, campaigns, and causes as their college partner in understanding, reaching, and driving outcomes with students.

We have a presence at almost every college in the country and can reach 20 million students through campus billboards, student influencers, campus email newsletters, college newspapers, digital ads, SMS, and more.

We started flytedesk as the tool we needed at our college newspapers and have grown to become the single largest outside funding source for student journalism. Brick by brick, we’re creating a sustainable business model for college media by providing a coveted service to advertisers. We’re mission-driven, profitable, remote, and unrelenting in pushing our business and customers forward.

As part of our commitment to college media, we use a data-informed approach and deep industry experience to help organizations thrive, not just survive, through targeted training resources, national advertising opportunities, and revenue-driving strategies.

the opportunity

At flytedesk we're looking for a Election Ambassador to support critical voter turnout efforts on campuses

Back-to-school season at flytedesk is always lively, especially in election years. In addition to our normal brand advertising work, we’ll be working with some of the biggest names in politics and advocacy to drive voter turnout for the 2026 midterms. 

That’s where you come in. As an Election Ambassador, you’ll bridge the gap between national campaigns and your local campus community. You will be flytedesk’s go-to contact on the ground, executing weekly high-impact tactics that drive civic engagement, gather vital political research, and amplify youth voices. 

This position is designed for students who are interested in politics, media, and marketing, and who want to gain real-world experience on campus during the 2026 election cycle. You don’t need to be a political junkie; you just need a basic interest in what’s happening and a desire to get involved. 

We’ll offer fair warning: election work is fast-paced, time-intensive, and unpredictable. This role requires adaptability, resourcefulness, and a “make-it-happen” mindset, whether that means pivoting on short notice to drop survey links in campus group chats, placing posters on campus or handing out flyers, or spending 30 minutes chalking high-traffic sidewalks before class.

If you are reliable, comfortable taking initiative on your own schedule, and want hands-on experience helping national campaigns reach college students, this role is a great fit. It’s an immersive, practical crash course for a future career in advertising, media, marketing, or community organizing. 

what you'll do

• Grassroots Execution: Lead physical campaign rollouts on campus through street team efforts like hanging up posters and passing out flyers. 
• Research: Conduct quick-turn campus sentiment surveys, capture photos of local ad placements, and gather research from fellow students. 
• Digital Street Team: Share civic engagement resources, surveys, and key election information across local student networks and social channels. 
• Direct Coordination: Work directly with the flytedesk team through weekly task check-ins, offering real-time insights into what’s happening on your campus. 

about you

• Excellent attitude and a willingness to tackle any tasks (no matter how large or small).
• Capacity to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and eager to grow and learn.
• Personal drive for excellence and accountability.
• Be comfortable approaching people and managing your own time

the fine print

• Dates: September 21 - November 9
• Reports to: Monica Brigham, Strategic Operations Manager
• Location: On-Campus, Remote
• Compensation: $250 per week worked, $250 variable compensation opportunity if the work completed throughout the contract duration was exceptional, awarded at the discretion of flytedesk

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