What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Field Representative, Lincoln position at Turning Point USA?
Position Title: College Field Representative - Lincoln
Employment: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: Springfield, IL
Travel: 40-50%
Start Date: July 28, 2025
Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to educating students about the importance of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government. With a presence on over 3,500 college campuses in all fifty states, Turning Point USA is one of the largest youth organizations in the country. Our primary focus is to identify, educate, train, and empower student activists to stand up for their values on all high school and college campuses.
Job Description: Turning Point USA is seeking a highly skilled, professional, and motivated individual to assist in the nation’s largest and most innovative political field operation. The College Field Representative is responsible for working specifically with Turning Point USA student groups and student activists to launch new chapters, maintain established chapters, organize daily campus activism initiatives, recruit new activists, help students register to vote, and develop strong activist networks throughout their assigned territory. Field Representatives are also responsible for importing and organizing recruitment-related data, conducting outreach to prospective members and activists, representing the organization at events and conferences, promoting those events and conferences in the field and on social media, representing the organization and the efforts of our student activists on social media, managing the territory’s student activists, and developing new activism plans. Field Representatives also represent TPUSA in the community, focusing on spreading our message through public speaking, networking, and organizing. The ideal candidate can work collaboratively to ensure the success of chapters, activists, and the Field Program overall - while embodying company culture with the following traits: grassroots humility, warrior spirit, and persistent innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Eagerness to build a strong personal brand
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of project management software (Google Apps, Airtable, HubSpot)
- Passion for conservative politics
- Flexibility and enthusiasm for dynamic work environment
- Unrelenting, positive attitude
- Strong work ethic and goal oriented
- Self starter and self motivated
- Punctual and very responsive
- Ethical and responsible behavior
- Innovative nature & desire to try new things
- Proven leadership development
- Proficiency with social media platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook
- Willingness to fulfill all duties listed and any additional duties assigned
“WOW!” SKILLS:
- Leadership experience in conservative youth organizations
- A strong entrepreneurial spirit
- Proven skills facilitating civic engagement and grassroots activism
- Past/present involvement in conservative youth organizations
- Experience starting campus organizations
- Sales, Teaching, or Campaign Experience
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Employees are required to have a valid driver's license, a reliable mode of transportation, and proof of insurance when applicable.
