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Citizen Action Fellowship

Location: Job Title: Citizen Action Fellow
Location: Hybrid-Remote, Chicago
Reports to: Program Lead
Compensation: $20 per hour

About Citizen Action/Illinois

Citizen Action/Illinois is the state’s largest public interest organization, dedicated to advancing social and economic justice. Through grassroots organizing, advocacy, and coalition-building, we work to promote policies that protect working families, expand healthcare access, and safeguard essential public services. We mobilize communities to take action on critical issues, ensuring that every voice is heard in the fight for justice and equity.

Why Work for Citizen Action/Illinois?

At Citizen Action of Illinois, we believe in the power of people to create change. By joining our team, you will be part of a dynamic organization committed to holding lawmakers accountable and ensuring that communities across Illinois have access to the resources they need. You will gain valuable organizing experience, develop leadership skills, and play a direct role in shaping public policy that impacts millions of lives. If you are passionate about grassroots activism and progressive change, this is the opportunity for you.

We’re seeking a Fellow to help grow and engage our base of supporters while supporting our events, programs, and organizing work. This is a remote-hybrid position, with opportunities to work both in-person at our Chicago (Pilsen) office and out in the community at events.

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview and complete a simple writing exercise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with supporters through one-on-one communication, including phone calls, Zoom meetings, text messages, and emails.

  • Follow up with new and existing supporters to deepen engagement.

  • Track and report outreach, including the number of contacts made and outcomes.

  • Support organizing events such as phone banks, candidate forums, and community gatherings.

  • Draft and send email updates to our supporters.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to connect with diverse communities.

  • Excellent organization and time-management skills.

  • Commitment to progressive values and grassroots change.

  • A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to work independently.

  • Positive energy and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Details

  • Start Date: Late August or early September 2025

  • Hours: 15–20 hours per week

  • Timeline: The Fellowship will run through to December, with a possibility of extension afterward.

  • Compensation: Rate of $20/Hour

  • Location: Remote optional – there is an opportunity to work from our Chicago office and attend in-person events.

Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, with a priority for submissions before Friday, August 22nd at 11:59 PM.

Reach out if you have any questions: kevin@citizenaction-il.org

Citizen Action/Illinois is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented communities to apply. Citizen Action/IL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate on the bases of race, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.