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What to Expect

Flexible Commitment

From occasional support to leadership roles, we have opportunities for every schedule.

Training Provided

All volunteers receive orientation and ongoing support from our team.

Make Real Impact

Your work directly contributes to building progressive power across California.

Join a Community

Connect with like-minded organizers and activists across the state.

EVENTS

Stay Connected

Check out our upcoming events, public team meetings, and past recordings.

Open Volunteer Roles

We have leadership positions available across operations, communications, organizing, and policy. Explore each role below and apply to join our movement.

Policy & Research

Research Fellow / Policy Analyst

Support the intellectual backbone of Project Plenty with data-driven policy proposals.

Biweekly check-ins with the Chief Policy OfficerChief Policy Officer

Research & Analysis

Conduct economic, social, and legislative research aligned with Project Plenty's five pillars
Draft and edit policy briefs, white papers, and one-pagers
Synthesize interviews, community input, and datasets into insights
Collaborate with leadership to identify viable legislative pathways
Support the creation of model ordinances and state-level policy frameworks
Present findings at meetings, Town Halls, or partner briefings

Career Impact

Direct policy experience shaping a live cost-of-living legislative agenda
Mentorship from policy strategists and legislative professionals
Publication opportunities in internal and external briefs and media outlets
Hands-on data and writing experience suited for grad school or policy careers
Network-building with state and local elected officials, think tanks, and researchers
Opportunity to be cited or co-authored in Project Plenty reports and proposals

Leadership & Operations

Treasurer (Executive Officer)

Financial steward ensuring FPPC compliance, transparency, and long-term sustainability.

Attendance at E-Board meetings and quarterly financial reviews

Reports to: Chair (Ayo Banjo)

Key Responsibilities

Establish and oversee FPPC-compliant financial systems
Maintain accurate accounting of contributions, expenditures, and donor records
Work with leadership to build financial strategy and sustainability
Prepare and review financial documentation for filings and reports
Ensure secure, organized, and transparent record-keeping
Support donor relations and fundraising operations as needed

What You'll Gain

Direct experience preparing a political committee for FPPC compliance
Resume-level credibility as Treasurer of a statewide political organization
Mentorship from senior advisors with campaign and organizational finance experience
Networking with elected officials, policy leaders, and statewide organizers

Leadership & Operations

Donor Management & Fundraising Lead

Design and oversee small- and mid-donor strategy, building sustainable fundraising infrastructure.

Availability for evening calls and event coordination

Reports to: Treasurer & Chair

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage the donor relationship database (CRM)
Develop small-dollar and recurring donation strategies
Coordinate digital fundraising campaigns with the Communications Team
Support in-person and virtual fundraising events
Collaborate with the Treasurer to ensure all contributions are properly logged and reported
Write donor communications (thank-you notes, updates, newsletters)
Support donor segmentation and outreach tracking

What You'll Gain

Professional fundraising experience applicable to campaigns, nonprofits, or PACs
Mentorship in donor development and compliance
Hands-on leadership in designing fundraising systems from the ground up
Access to donor and political networks across California

Communications & Creative

Creative Content Team Member

Bring imagination to the front lines of organizing with visuals, videos, and graphics.

Weekly creative syncs or submissions

Reports to: Social Media & Communications Lead

Key Responsibilities

Design social media graphics, flyers, and digital storytelling assets

Edit short videos and campaign reels

Support brand consistency across platforms and events

Collaborate with writers, organizers, and policy leads to visualize campaigns

Capture and archive content from events and Town Halls

Contribute ideas for new creative series or visuals aligned with our pillars

What You'll Gain

Real portfolio work designing for a statewide movement
Mentorship and feedback from communications professionals
Visibility and credit on high-impact campaigns shared by elected officials and media outlets
Network access to designers, organizers, and digital strategists across California

Statewide Organizing

Outreach & Organizing Lead

Shape how Californians join, build, and lead within Project Plenty.

5-10 hours/weekCOO

Key Responsibilities

Design and oversee the statewide organizing strategy
Build partnerships with labor, students, nonprofits, activists, and community groups
Lead recruitment for organizers and volunteers
Support micro-communities within each pillar (Time, Trust, Homes, Health, Hope)
Manage volunteer onboarding and engagement
Capture community stories and relay them to policy and comms teams
Coordinate turnout for Town Halls and regional gatherings

What You Gain

Leadership experience running statewide organizing infrastructure
Direct political relationship-building with elected officials, labor leaders, and community partners
High-level training in relational organizing and movement strategy
A leadership narrative that stands out in applications for grad school, jobs, fellowships, and campaigns

Communications & Creative

Press & Media Coordinator

Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media partners.

5 hours/week

Reports to: Chair & Communications Lead

Key Responsibilities

Draft and distribute press releases and media advisories

Maintain relationships with reporters and editors

Track earned media and compile press mentions

Coordinate interviews and public statements with leadership

Support media strategy for major Town Halls or policy announcements

Manage Project Plenty's media contact list and press kit

What You'll Gain

Press experience coordinating coverage for a statewide movement
Hands-on learning in public affairs, media relations, and rapid response
Professional writing portfolio (press releases, media statements)
Networking opportunities with political reporters, communications directors, and public officials

Regional Organizing

Regional Organizer — Central Valley

Lead the expansion of Project Plenty in one of the most politically consequential regions.

Attendance at regional coordination calls and statewide E-Board updates

Reports to: Outreach & Organizing Lead

Your Mission

Build a Central Valley regional organizing map and community coalition
Lead recruitment for volunteers, campus chapters, and local partners
Organize listening sessions to bring community stories into the policy agenda
Coordinate regional turnout for statewide Town Halls and campaigns

Your Growth

Founding leadership role shaping Project Plenty's Central Valley strategy
Policy influence through direct integration of regional stories into statewide legislation
Network access to elected officials, organizers, campus leaders, and media
Training in coalition-building, narrative strategy, and political mobilization

Regional Organizing

Regional Organizer — Central Coast

Strengthen Project Plenty's home base across Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo.

Local and statewide coordination calls

Reports to: Outreach & Organizing Lead

Your Mission

Build county-by-county outreach networks and volunteer teams
Partner with student groups, labor, and community organizations
Lead regional campaigns on affordability, housing, health, and time tax issues
Mobilize turnout for Town Halls and statewide campaigns

Your Growth

Leadership experience rooted in the movement's founding region
Direct collaboration with elected officials and community partners already aligned with Project Plenty
Opportunities for statewide visibility (panels, Town Halls, policy sessions)
Hands-on organizing, policy, and coalition-building experience

Regional Organizing

Regional Organizer — Los Angeles

Build Project Plenty's presence in California's largest urban center.

Availability for evening meetings and regional outreach

Reports to: Outreach & Organizing Lead

Your Mission

Lead recruitment for volunteers, creatives, organizers, and student groups
Build partnerships with cultural organizations, nonprofits, and local civic leaders
Organize community listening sessions across neighborhoods
Mobilize turnout for Town Halls, candidate forums, and pillar-based events

Your Growth

Leadership role in the most influential region of California politics
High-level mentorship in movement organizing and cultural strategy
Opportunities to represent LA in statewide political and policy conversations
Hands-on experience running community engagement and volunteer pipelines