Students: Engage. Learn. Make a Difference.
Ready to dive into the heart of a political campaign and make a real impact in our community? The Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor 2025 Campaign is excited to announce our Fall Fellowship Program! Eileen Higgins has consistently delivered for working families, small businesses, and transit equity as County Commissioner. Now, she’s running for Mayor to continue driving bold, people-centered solutions for all Miamians. This fellowship is your chance to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, and directly contribute to building a better future.
Role Overview
As a Fall Fellow, you’ll be an essential part of our team, committing 10 hours per week as a volunteer. You’ll report to your Team Manager and help create your schedule. You’ll be placed on one of our core teams—Research & Comms, Events, Field, or People Ops—based on your interests and campaign needs.
Your responsibilities will likely include:
- Helping create an inclusive team and community environment.
- Connecting with voters through door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and text banking.
- Contributing to your assigned team’s efforts in research, communications, events, field, or people operations.
- Working with team leads on assignments like writing, design, and organization.
- Accurately entering and managing crucial voter information.
- Assisting with planning and executing campaign events.
- Upholding the utmost integrity in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributing to other campaign tasks that align with your interests.
You Are...
- A high school or college student, or a recent graduate.
- Eager to learn and contribute to a local campaign.
- Reliable and able to commit 10 hours per week.
- Enthusiastic about community engagement and local politics.
- Comfortable interacting with diverse groups of people.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Equipped with a strong growth-mindset, ready to give and receive feedback.
What You'll Gain
This fellowship is more than just volunteering; it’s an investment in your future. You’ll:
- Learn the ins and outs of grassroots organizing, voter contact, and campaign operations.
- Build valuable connections with campaign staff, community leaders, and fellow volunteers.
- Gain a deeper understanding of how local politics works and its impact on everyday life.
- Play a direct role in supporting a candidate committed to serving our community.
- Receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed until August 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
Start Date: August 25, 2025 (Option to start sooner if desired) through November 4, 2025.
Need accommodations at any point in the application process? Email us at hi@eileen.miami
1742 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33135