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Campus Organizer Students are traditionally at the forefront of movements for positive social change. U.S. PIRG campus organizers tap student idealism and energy, and help student volunteers and activists channel their concerns in the most effective ways. Campus organizers work on three to six campaigns in a semester, which could include: working to pass a clean energy bill in the state Legislature; increasing youth voter turnout in an upcoming election; or fighting hunger and homelessness in the local community. The role of a campus organizer is two- fold: achieve concrete social change victories while developing the next generation of leaders. Through this approach, campus organizers organize the kind of power it takes to solve our country’s current problems while ensuring that legacy continues well into the future. Responsibilities include: Organizing Projects And Campaigns: Campus organizers work on three to six projects or campaigns on their campuses, giving students an opportunity to solve pressing problems. Here are a few recent examples of victories on our campus chapters: At the University of Massachusetts, Campus Organizer Molly Chafetz and student leaders worked to ensure that their state senator stepped up to the plate to lead the way in passing the state’s Global Warming Solutions Act. The bill passed and was signed by Gov. Deval Patrick in 2008 and is one of the strongest global warming laws in the country. At the University of Northern Iowa, Kathleen Cogan worked with student leaders to make sure the presidential candidates campaigning in Iowa were addressing the issues that are important to young people in the state. Thanks to her work, the students spoke to nearly every presidential nominee candidate and made an impact on their campaigns. At Evergreen State College, WashPIRG campus organizer Blair Anudson worked with students to get the campus to commit to buy 100 percent renewable energy through a student fee. |
