About Young Americans For Liberty
Founded after the 2008 Ron Paul Presidential Campaign, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is the nation’s largest pro-liberty youth movement, building a powerful network of activists to transform states into beacons of freedom.
We drive real change in America by working through our "Build - Elect - Pass" model:
- Build: We are building the largest nationwide movement of committed youth activists on American college campuses, with pro-liberty students fighting on hundreds of campuses across the country.
- Elect: We mobilize our base of committed youth activists to be the grassroots muscle on campaigns of principled liberty legislators through Operation Win at the Door. Since 2018, we've built a coalition of 400 active legislators in our National Liberty Legislator Coalition, and thousands of YAL-recruited students have knocked on over 6 million doors to turn out the vote.
- Pass: We train this coalition of principled liberty legislators to pass transformative policy at the state level. This coalition has already passed over 1,250 pro-liberty bills spanning from Universal School Choice, to Constitutional Carry, to major tax cuts and so much more. You can view the full list of bills passed at yaliberty.org/liberty-bills.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to identify, educate, train, and mobilize youth activists committed to the ideals of liberty and the Constitution. Our vision is to create Liberty Lighthouse States that will Transform Our States into Beacons of Liberty. YAL also works to achieve this vision by electing liberty legislators and passing liberty legislation.
Our Values & Culture
YAL's culture is built on 5 foundational values:
- Goal Setting: We orient our work towards specific goals that align with achieving our long-term vision.
- Trust the Truth: We pursue the truth and are honest in all we do, even when it’s difficult. There should never be a situation where lying is the right answer if we’re truthful from the beginning.
- Grassroots Mobilization: We win on principle by generating grassroots pressure on the politicians. Unless you are politically feared, you will not be politically respected. Education alone is not enough.
- Principle: We believe in liberty — which provides the freedom to choose and requires taking responsibility for your choices — and individual rights — which must be respected at all times.
- Power of the Individual: We recognize everyone has an innate ability to make a difference. Therefore, we are dedicated to aligning your goals and developing your strengths so you can unlock your full potential.
Candidates who will fit in with YAL's culture tend to be principled, entrepreneurial, passionate, and comfortable with ambitious goals and a fast-paced work environment.
STATE ACTIVISM COORDINATOR
Overview of the Position
The State Activism Coordinator is a part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) employee responsible for the direct mobilization, development, and management of activists within an assigned state. This role serves as the primary field representative of the Activism Department, working directly with Minute Men, dues-paying members, campus chapters, and community chapters to advance organizational priorities and Advocacy objectives.
The State Activism Coordinator reports directly to the Activism Director.
ROLES Jobs that need to be done in the position | RESPONSIBILITIES Based on roles, what are the tasks day in and day out? | EXPECTATIONS What’s the expected outcome of the responsibilities? |
Field Mobilization & Action 35% | - Organize and execute advocacy campaigns within the assigned state.
- Mobilize Minute Men and dues-paying members to participate in legislative and grassroots efforts.
- Coordinate activist participation in state-level campaigns, events, and initiatives.
- Ensure activists understand and complete assigned actions.
- Maintain regular communication with activists regarding opportunities for involvement.
- Host activism events designed to increase engagement and activist participation.
| - Advocacy is consistently generated through activist participation.
- Activists regularly complete assigned advocacy actions.
- State-level activism goals are met or exceeded.
- Activism events are conducted regularly and contribute directly to departmental KPIs.
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Member Development & Relationship Management 25% | - Maintain regular contact with assigned activists and members.
- Build relationships through calls, meetings, events, and direct outreach.
- Identify activists with leadership potential.
- Support activist growth and advancement within the organization.
- Recruit and develop new Minute Men.
| - Minute Men growth targets are achieved.
- Dues-paying member recruitment goals are achieved.
- Activists remain engaged and active within the organization.
- New leaders are consistently identified and developed.
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Chapter Development & Management 20% | - Develop and support campus chapters and community chapters.
- Maintain regular communication with chapter leaders.
- Assist chapters with recruitment, activism planning, and organizational development.
- Help establish new chapters in strategic locations throughout the state.
- Ensure chapter leaders have access to organizational resources and support.
| - New chapter formation goals are achieved.
- Existing chapters remain active and engaged.
- Chapter leaders receive consistent support and development.
- Chapters contribute to activist recruitment and Advocacy action efforts.
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Compliance, Training & Department Participation 10% | - Complete all required lobbying compliance training.
- Maintain any required lobbying registrations and reporting requirements.
- Attend all required departmental meetings and trainings.
- Remain informed regarding organizational priorities and state-level legislative activities.
| - Lobbying registrations are submitted accurately and on time.
- Compliance requirements remain current and complete.
- Attendance at weekly Activism Department calls is maintained.
- Coordinator remains in good standing with all organizational requirements.
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Reporting & Accountability 10% | - Maintain records of activist engagement, chapter activity, and advocacy participation.
- Provide regular reports to the Activism Director.
- Utilize departmental systems for tracking and accountability.
- Track progress toward assigned goals and KPIs.
| - Eagles, Minute Men, DPMs, chapter growth, and activist participation are accurately tracked.
- Data remains current and actionable.
- Leadership has clear visibility into state performance.
- Assigned KPI targets are regularly monitored and reported.
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Qualifications for the position
- Activism Mindset: Strong interest in grassroots activism, Advocacy organizing, and advancing liberty.
- Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain relationships with activists, members, and chapter leaders.
- Leadership Potential: Demonstrated ability to motivate, organize, and develop volunteers.
- Recruitment: Comfortable recruiting activists, members, and chapter leaders.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects, activists, and priorities simultaneously.
- Accountability: Willingness to take ownership of assigned goals and performance metrics.
- Event Management: Ability to organize and execute activism events, meetings, and mobilization efforts.
- Political Acumen: Basic understanding of grassroots pressure tactics, legislative advocacy, and political engagement.
- Technology: Comfortable using CRM systems, spreadsheets, and organizational tracking tools.
- Compliance: Ability to complete required lobbying compliance training and registration requirements accurately and on time.
- Alignment: Strong commitment to Young Americans for Liberty's mission, vision, and culture.
- Professionalism: Represents the organization positively when interacting with activists, legislators, chapters, and community partners.
- Grit: Maintains enthusiasm, persistence, and performance in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events, tabling, and canvassing activities.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned state.
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