I am concerned about issues that impact my people, community, and land. I am concerned about the state of democracy and want to be part of a national movement that is not afraid to stand up for our youth voting rights and lift up our voices. I want to grow and learn. I want to change the systems that have intentionally left people out of the democratic process. I am dedicated to putting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of my work. I understand that the time to act is now.

We are thrilled that our Civic Influencers can serve multiple funded consecutive terms, that could include any or all of the planned terms. The upcoming terms are as follows:

*Summer 24’: June 3rd to August 9th (10 weeks)

*Fall 24’: September 2nd to December 6th (14 weeks)

All Civic Influencers have the opportunity to enroll in multiple terms and are strongly encouraged to do so. Multi-term candidates & Civic Influencers are given priority advancement opportunities on successful completion of each term.

Civic Influencers earn a $500 leadership stipend per term.

Additional Program takeaways: Opportunity for growth and additional stipends • National and local networks • Coaching and mentoring from renowned experts • Social media & digital engagement training • Organizing and campaign training • Media opportunities and training • Data analysis and visualization training • Public speaking and publishing opportunities and more.

Key deliverables to meet the requirements of the stipend:

A minimum of three (3) democratic and voting engagement activities on campus and/or in the surrounding community throughout each term. These activities must take place before the last two weeks at the end of each term.

One (1) systemic change project that leads to long-term change is also required each term, though this can be spread over several terms.

Civic Influencers participate in data training to understand how advocacy and community change can be driven and informed by the use of data. Tableau Bronze-level training and resources will be provided. Civic Influencers complete Tableau’s Data Literacy for All eLearning track composed of 7 modules (5+ hours of training), completed at your own pace (this completes the Bronze-level training).

Participate in a data-driven survey project that reports on current youth voting barriers and other democracy issues either in your community or on campus.

Aid in the creation of video content to help engage young people and supporters via social media, emails, websites, and other communications.

You may also be eligible for academic credit. You can discuss this with your Statewide Organizer(s).

*Participate in our National Civic Influencers Orientation.

*Create video testimonials and stories about why civic engagement is important.

*Join state-specific trainings and other trainings as determined.

*Support Civic Influencers by participating in Civic Influencers Action Days, either by signal boosting or creating unique engagements for your community or campus.

*Create a Civic Influencers Action Plan in conjunction with your Statewide Organizer(s) for how you will organize in your community and on campus, which includes the following:

• A minimum of three (3) activities to strengthen and protect youth voting rights;

• A systemic change project;

• A data-driven survey project that reports on current youth voting barriers and other democracy issues either in your community or on campus;

• A record of your activities in the Civic Influencers internal Activity Tracker; and

• Complete Tableau’s Data Literacy for All eLearning track composed of 7 modules (~5 hours of training), all at your own pace (this completes the Bronze-level training).

*Schedule and consistently meet with your State Organizer(s) via biweekly check-ins to troubleshoot your Civic Influencers Action Plan and receive additional support.

*Collaborate and partner with other Civic Influencers locally and/or nationwide, as well as community partners, on-campus student organizations, administrators, and faculty members, to complete your activities and systemic change project.

*Complete Civic Influencers Final Report.

*You are concerned about issues in your community and on campus.

*You care about fairness and justice.

*You have a passion for engaging your peers in voting, the electoral process, and strengthening democracy.

*You are committed to young people voting and increasing young people’s civic power.

*You enjoy online organizing and gaining social media skills.

*You like working with your peers in person and online.

*You are a self-starter who takes initiative and would enjoy developing and implementing a Civic Influencers Action Plan.

*You are enthusiastic about joining and being an active participant of a national team and movement to save and promote democracy.

*You integrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into all of your Civic Influencers activities and uphold our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

*You embrace the agility and innovative spirit of start-up and campaign culture, and are willing to shift priorities based on urgent democracy needs on your campus and in your community.

*You can remain nonpartisan while completing Civic Influencers’ activities.

*You have access to an electronic device (e.g., a computer or tablet) and a stable internet connection. (We may be able to help on a case-by-case basis. Please let us know your needs.)

*You are not enrolled in another paid student voting fellowship. All other fellowships/internships will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

We are looking for young people in the community or who are currently enrolled in college. In particular, we strongly encourage candidates who identify as the following to apply:

• BIYoC (Black, Indigenous, Youth of Color) • STEM majors • Creatives • Artists • Non-English first language speakers • First-generation • LGBTQ+ • Neurodiverse • People with disabilities

We also encourage applicants who have been directly impacted, or whose family/friends have been impacted, and are passionate about addressing the following issues:

• Media Engagement & Journalism

• Climate Change/Environmental Justice

• Gun Violence

• Reproductive Rights

• Immigration