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:

1. 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. 
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Goal Setting: We orient our work towards specific goals that align with achieving our long-term vision.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Campus leadership was just the beginning. Now it's time to make a bigger impact.

Young Americans for Liberty is looking for Activism Associates who are ready to take the next step as leaders in the liberty movement.

This is a paid, part-time opportunity for those who have demonstrated leadership on campus and want to continue developing their organizing, advocacy, and operational skills. You'll work alongside YAL's Activism Department to help recruit activists, support our efforts on colleges across the country, strengthen campus infrastructure, and keep the movement growing.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while preparing for a future career in the liberty movement, this program is built for you.

About the role

The Activism Associate Program is designed to develop high-performing campus leaders through a part-time, temporary position within YAL's Activism Department.

Associates support the day-to-day execution of activism initiatives while learning how a national grassroots organization recruits activists, mobilizes supporters, and advances legislative priorities. You'll work directly with the Activism team to help move supporters into action, strengthen campus operations, and keep educational campaigns moving.

Exceptional performance may lead to expanded opportunities within the organization. While continued employment is not guaranteed, Associates receive hands-on experience, mentorship, and guidance on pursuing future roles within the liberty movement.

📍 Location: Austin, TX preferred (remote opportunities available for highly qualified candidates)
🕒 Schedule: Part-time, 20–30 hours per week, typically on semester-based temporary contracts.

What you'll do

Help turn supporters into activists

• Contact marketing leads and prospective activists
• Move supporters through initial activation steps
• Connect qualified leaders with the appropriate Activism Directors
• Track outreach and conversion activity

Support educational work on college campuses

• Assist with Student Rights Campaign operations
• Support follow-up with activists and campaign participants
• Help maintain research and campaign resources
• Ensure communications remain timely and organized

Strengthen campus operations

• Maintain campus information within the YAL App
• Verify signups and assist with campus infrastructure
• Support documentation and operational projects
• Help keep internal systems organized and current

Help chapters stay active

• Audit inactive chapters and identify opportunities for re-engagement
• Communicate with student leaders and encourage follow-through
• Help identify leadership bottlenecks
• Support accountability across campus organizations

What Success Looks Like

• Marketing leads are consistently converted into active participants
• Student rights campaigns remain organized and responsive
• Campus systems stay accurate and up to date
• Inactive chapters are successfully re-engaged
• Activism operations become more efficient through consistent execution

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; prior professional experience is not required. Demonstrated leadership within YAL or another student organization, advocacy group, or grassroots movement is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with student leaders and activists
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to identify problems and take initiative
• Comfortable learning new technology platforms and organizational systems
• Strongly aligned with Young Americans for Liberty’s mission and principles.

Compensation & Benefits

Position type: Part-time, Hourly, Temporary | FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $11.00 per hour or the applicable state or local minimum wage, whichever is higher.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Please submit a cover letter explaining your commitment to YAL’s mission of advancing liberty, how your personal philosophy aligns with our principles, and how your experience has prepared you to actively contribute to making liberty win.
• Resume