College Field Representative, Pittsburgh

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Position Title: College Field Representative, Pittsburgh Employment: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt Location : Pittsburgh, PA Travel: 40-50% Start Date: October 1, 2026 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 5,000 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 A strong representative of the TPUSA brand Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with various groups of people. Knowledge of project management software (Google Apps, Airtable, HubSpot). Proficiency with social media platforms (X, Instagram, and Facebook). Passion for conservative ideas and principles. Positive and goal-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and initiative. Reliable, punctual, and responsive, demonstrating ethical and responsible behavior. Flexibility and eagerness to learn in a dynamic work environment. Proven leadership development. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without the need for constant supervision. Willingness to fulfill all duties listed and any additional duties assigned. Receives and applies feedback constructively to improve performance. Effectively reports updates and progress to leadership in a timely manner. Demonstrates the physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 15 lbs. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to locations as needed. “WOW!” SKILLS: A strong entrepreneurial spirit Past/present involvement in conservative youth organizations Experience starting campus organizations Leadership experience in conservative youth organizations Recruiting experience in urban communities Proven skills facilitating civic engagement and grassroots activism Please note that wages posted on third party sites such as Indeed are auto generated and are not accurate. Employees are required to have a valid driver's license, a reliable mode of transportation, and proof of insurance when applicable.