Jobs & Internships

Below are the job & internship opportunities for which we are currently accepting applications. Please see each job description for more details and instructions on how to apply.

• Policy Director
• Field & Canvass Manager – Fredericksburg/Prince William County
• Field & Canvass Manager – Richmond/Hampton Roads
• Canvass Organizer – Prince William County
• Canvass Organizer – Richmond
• Student Advocacy Fellow (2025-2026)

The Position – The Policy Director is part of a new leadership team and reports directly to the Executive Director. This position is hybrid with two days in-office either at the Richmond or Alexandria location. The role requires some non-traditional work hours, including Virginia-based travel and evening/weekend availability during the January – March General Assembly session. This position is full-time exempt (35 hours/ week).

RRVA is at a point of exciting transformation as we build our team to meet the demands of a post-Roe landscape, achieve the goals of our new two-year strategic plan and help lead the passage of a state Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom. The Policy Director will significantly impact the organization’s strategy and its ability to secure ongoing reproductive rights and access for all Virginians.

About REPRO Rising Virginia (RRVA):

REPRO Rising Virginia is a strong and trusted leader in the fight to establish laws and policies that ensure real, reliable, affordable, and timely access to abortion, contraception, and other reproductive health services for every person in Virginia. We work with community and state-based partners to connect this work to a broader reproductive health, rights, and freedom framework. In our efforts, we seek to center the needs and voices of those most affected by reproductive injustice and to deepen our understanding and practice of intersectionality and justice, in both our internal practice and external programs. Ultimately, we seek to ensure that every person in the Commonwealth of Virginia has access to comprehensive and high-quality reproductive health information and services free of stigma or coercion.

We are an independent, state-based advocacy organization leading the charge for reproductive rights and freedom across the Commonwealth. We are a team of progressive people deeply committed to reproductive rights and freedom striving to support each other as work to secure reproductive rights and equity to the people of Virginia. Our team is collaborative and supportive; we encourage asking for help when it is needed and often pitch in across teams when things get busy. We are diverse and visionary thinkers. We value diversity of lived experience, and we welcome bold and creative ideas and ensure space to test those ideas. We own areas of work and decisions within a collaborative team. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more creative and more resilient organization.

RRVA is made up of three entities: our main 501(c)(4) policy and political arm; the 501(c)(3) REPRO Rising Virginia Foundation, which oversees our issue advocacy, culture change and education programming; and the REPRO Rising Virginia Political Action Committee which works to elect pro- reproductive freedom candidates. Our staff are located across our offices in Alexandria and Richmond.

About the Role:

The Policy Director is an essential strategic leader within RRVA and is responsible for shaping and implementing the organization’s policy and legislative programming. This role involves collaborating  with the Executive Director, managing a policy associate and communications manager, , and representing RRVA in state and local coalitions, and working with national partners to advance RRVA’s policy and legislative priorities. The Policy Director will play a key role in driving RRVA’s mission to protect and advance reproductive freedom and build political power, to ensure that every Virginian can make personal reproductive healthcare decisions without shame, stigma, or interference.

The role will collaborate with a diverse team and engage with stakeholders across Virginia.. The Policy Director will engage in direct lobbying at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond and build strong relationships with Virginia elected and appointed officials. The Policy Director will also participate in community engagement activities and represent RRVA at relevant events and coalitions to further the organization’s impact and reach.

Role Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 4 years of hiring, supervising and mentoring a team. In addition, experience with evaluating and developing direct reports.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with developing and managing departmental budget.
• Minimum 3 years of experience adapting strategies as new opportunities or challenges arise while ensuring alignment with to an organization’s mission and values.
• Experience in aligning policy work with an organization’s mission and vision.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and implementing strategic plans for policy work based on a dynamic climate and insights gained from national trends.
• Minimum 3 years of previous experience leading efforts to implement effective policy and communication strategies that align with an organization’s mission and values.
• Experience in advancing legislation through drafting, analyzing, and policy-related materials to achieve impactful results.
• Familiar with organizing and participating in legislative and policy- related events, representing the organization at local, state, and national forums and coalitions.
• Familiar with providing expert policy guidance to partner organizations, legislative allies, and administration officials at all levels. In addition, act as a key policy resource, to ensure informed decision-making and strategic alignment.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining strategic relationships that strengthen an organization’s role by cultivating new alliances with local, state, and national organizations, as well as elected and appointed leaders.

Qualifications: To thrive in this role, candidates must be experienced in the following areas:

• Minimum of 3 years; 5 years preferred, of experience in legislative advocacy and issue-based campaigns, with a demonstrated commitment to centering the needs and voices of those most affected by reproductive or systemic injustice.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing, mentoring, and professionally developing staff.
• Minimum 2 years of experience implementing a strategic plan.
• Strong experience in understanding policy and/or regulatory language with an ability to translate it to a diverse audience and advise on implications and nuances.
• Strong experience in navigating through complex challenges and seizing opportunities to further an organization’s mission, working collaboratively with a dedicated team and coalition partners to advance policies.
• Experienced in recognizing long-term and short-term strategic needs and adapting to advance a policy agenda, depending on organizational, partner, and
• Familiar with Virginia’s shifting political winds and understand the intended and unintended consequences of legislative or policy proposals.
• Education: JD or MPP is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills that inspire action, winning over legislators and partners alike.
• Experienced in distilling complex information and advance messages in media, legislative committees, and public spaces in a clear, culturally competent manner.
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities to effectively win and maintain support to achieve results.
• Relationship Building skills that help to connect with others and partner to achieve driven results.
• Collaborating with allies to solve complex problems.
• Familiar with navigating in coalition spaces and the importance of working in interdisciplinary, culturally diverse coalitions in social justice and/or reproductive rights, health, and justice spaces.
• Experienced Project Management skills that help to implement and manage multiple projects, building buy-in and supporting communication across teams.
• Values and Mission Alignment by sharing in an organization’s values of integrity, transparency and trust, equity, compassion and appreciation, a healthy and supportive work culture, multi-faceted growth and progress, and collective power.

PACKAGE: Compensation :

• Salary range is between $80,000-95,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability are paid 100% by RRVA.
• Retirement plan with 3% matching.
• Personal time off: One week of vacation for the first year, after 2 to 5 years of service 15 days of vacation.
• Sick days: 5 sick days a year.
• Restorative Fridays: REPRO Rising Virginia recognizes the importance of a healthy equilibrium between the employee’s professional and personal life. Therefore, the organization promotes employees to dictate their restorative Fridays. Employees can elect a full day, partial day or a few hours of restorative Fridays. This allows employees to choose the option that best meets their needs. (Restorative Fridays are observed outside of legislative session and post-Labor Day to Election).
• Holidays: Extra days off for most federal and religious holidays (including, but not limited to three days for Thanksgiving, a week off over the December holidays, and 4-day weekends for Memorial Day and Labor Day).

To Apply:

Resume and cover letter or other materials that outline your qualifications and interest in the role should be sent to Paola Milewicz, Human Resources, at apply@reprorisingva.org with the subject line “Policy Director and please include where you heard about this opportunity in your application email.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call the HR Office at (908)873-8434.

Note to Potential Candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every qualification in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every qualification.

About REPRO Rising Virginia (RRVA) 

REPRO Rising Virginia is a strong and trusted leader in the fight to establish laws and policies that ensure real, reliable, affordable, and timely access to abortion, contraception, and other reproductive health services for every person in Virginia. We work with community and state-based partners to connect this work to a broader reproductive health, rights, and freedom. In our efforts, we seek to center the needs and voices of those most affected by reproductive injustice and to deepen our understanding and practice of intersectionality and justice, in both our internal practice and external programs. Ultimately, we seek to ensure that every person in the Commonwealth of Virginia has access to comprehensive and high-quality reproductive health information and services free of stigma or coercion.

We are an independent, state-based advocacy organization leading the charge for reproductive rights and freedom across the Commonwealth. We are a team of progressive people deeply committed to reproductive rights and freedom striving to support each other as work to secure reproductive rights and equity to the people of Virginia. Our team is collaborative and supportive; we encourage asking for help when it is needed and often pitch in across teams when things get busy. We are diverse and visionary thinkers. We value diversity of lived experience, and we welcome bold and creative ideas and ensure space to test those ideas. We own areas of work and decisions within a collaborative team. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more creative and more resilient organization.

RRVA is made up of three entities: our main 501(c)(4) policy and political arm; the 501(c)(3) REPRO Rising Virginia Foundation, which oversees our issue advocacy, culture change and education programming; and the REPRO Rising Virginia Political Action Committee which works to elect pro-reproductive freedom candidates. Currently, our staff are located across our offices in Alexandria and Richmond.

Role Summary:  The Field and Canvassing Manager is responsible for overseeing field operations in the Fredericksburg/Prince William County areas, managing a team of four (4) canvassers and 4 interns, and canvassing and grassroots efforts to advance the organization’s mission. This role involves training and supervising staff, coordinating field activities across multiple regions throughout Virginia and ensuring outreach goals are met effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Field Operations & Campaign Management
  • Develop and implement field strategies to maximize community engagement.
  • Coordinate and oversee daily canvassing efforts, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Establish and maintain metrics for tracking outreach success and impact.
  • Adapt strategies as needed based on field feedback and performance data.
• Team Leadership & Training
  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of four (4) field canvassers
  • Conduct regular training sessions on canvassing techniques, messaging, and best practices.
  • Assign and direct work assignments, and provide on-the-ground support, and assess and develop team member skills to ensure they are successful.
  • Foster a positive and motivated work environment.
• Canvassing & Community Engagement:
  • Organize canvassing efforts to educate and mobilize the public.
  • Lead efforts to engage community members in the organization’s advocacy initiatives.
  • Ensure canvassers effectively communicate key messages and collect necessary data.
  • Develop relationships with stakeholders, local community leaders and activists.
• Logistics & Scheduling
  • Create and manage canvassing schedules, assigning teams to target areas to maximize impact of organizing efforts.
  • Ensure proper distribution of materials, such as flyers, petitions, and promotional items.
  • Coordinate transportation and logistics for field staff as needed.
• Data Collection & Reporting:
  • Track and analyze canvassing metrics and other related data to measure the success of canvassing efforts and to ensure data-driven improvements to field strategies.
  • Maintain accurate records of canvasser performance, community interactions, and collected information.
  • Generate reports on field activities for organizational leadership and funders.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in political science, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in field organizing, canvassing, leading voter outreach, grassroots mobilization, or campaign supervision.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to direct, motivate and manage a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with data tracking, CRM software, and digital organizing tools.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Passion for social change, advocacy, and community engagement.

Work Environment:

• Majority of work conducted in the field, including outdoor canvassing in various weather conditions.
• Some office-based administrative tasks and planning.
• Frequent travel throughout multiple regions of Virginia.

Compensation Package: 

• Annual salary:  $55,000 – $62,000 dependent on experience.
• Benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability paid 100% by the employer. Retirement plan: SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer matching.
• Personal time off:  One week for the first year of employment and progressively increasing to 3-weeks+ based on years of service.
• Sick days:  5 sick days a year.
• Restorative Fridays: REPRO Rising Virginia recognizes the importance of a healthy equilibrium between the employee’s professional and personal life. Therefore, the organization offers a 7-hour work week and every other week Restorative Friday option. Employees can choose a full day, partial day, or a few hours of Restorative Fridays. This allows employees to choose the option that best meets their needs. (Restorative Fridays are observed outside of legislative session and post-Labor Day to Election Day.).
• Holidays: The organization observes most federal and religious holidays including a week off for the December holidays. The organization also includes 4-day weekends for the summer holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call the HR Office at (908) 873-8434.

About REPRO Rising Virginia (RRVA) 

REPRO Rising Virginia is a strong and trusted leader in the fight to establish laws and policies that ensure real, reliable, affordable, and timely access to abortion, contraception, and other reproductive health services for every person in Virginia. We work with community and state-based partners to connect this work to a broader reproductive health, rights, and freedom. In our efforts, we seek to center the needs and voices of those most affected by reproductive injustice and to deepen our understanding and practice of intersectionality and justice, in both our internal practice and external programs. Ultimately, we seek to ensure that every person in the Commonwealth of Virginia has access to comprehensive and high-quality reproductive health information and services free of stigma or coercion.

We are an independent, state-based advocacy organization leading the charge for reproductive rights and freedom across the Commonwealth. We are a team of progressive people deeply committed to reproductive rights and freedom striving to support each other as work to secure reproductive rights and equity to the people of Virginia. Our team is collaborative and supportive; we encourage asking for help when it is needed and often pitch in across teams when things get busy. We are diverse and visionary thinkers. We value diversity of lived experience, and we welcome bold and creative ideas and ensure space to test those ideas. We own areas of work and decisions within a collaborative team. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more creative and more resilient organization.

RRVA is made up of three entities: our main 501(c)(4) policy and political arm; the 501(c)(3) REPRO Rising Virginia Foundation, which oversees our issue advocacy, culture change and education programming; and the REPRO Rising Virginia Political Action Committee which works to elect pro-reproductive freedom candidates. Currently, our staff are located across our offices in Alexandria and Richmond.

Role Summary:  The Field and Canvassing Manager is responsible for overseeing field operations in the Hampton Roads/Richmond areas, managing a team of four (4) canvassers and 4 interns, and canvassing and grassroots efforts to advance the organization’s mission. This role involves training and supervising staff, coordinating field activities across multiple regions throughout Virginia and ensuring outreach goals are met effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Field Operations & Campaign Management
  • Develop and implement field strategies to maximize community engagement.
  • Coordinate and oversee daily canvassing efforts, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Establish and maintain metrics for tracking outreach success and impact.
  • Adapt strategies as needed based on field feedback and performance data.
• Team Leadership & Training
  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of four (4) field canvassers
  • Conduct regular training sessions on canvassing techniques, messaging, and best practices.
  • Assign and direct work assignments, and provide on-the-ground support, and assess and develop team member skills to ensure they are successful.
  • Foster a positive and motivated work environment.
• Canvassing & Community Engagement:
  • Organize canvassing efforts to educate and mobilize the public.
  • Lead efforts to engage community members in the organization’s advocacy initiatives.
  • Ensure canvassers effectively communicate key messages and collect necessary data.
  • Develop relationships with stakeholders, local community leaders and activists.
• Logistics & Scheduling
  • Create and manage canvassing schedules, assigning teams to target areas to maximize impact of organizing efforts.
  • Ensure proper distribution of materials, such as flyers, petitions, and promotional items.
  • Coordinate transportation and logistics for field staff as needed.
• Data Collection & Reporting:
  • Track and analyze canvassing metrics and other related data to measure the success of canvassing efforts and to ensure data-driven improvements to field strategies.
  • Maintain accurate records of canvasser performance, community interactions, and collected information.
  • Generate reports on field activities for organizational leadership and funders.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in political science, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in field organizing, canvassing, leading voter outreach, grassroots mobilization, or campaign supervision.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to direct, motivate and manage a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with data tracking, CRM software, and digital organizing tools.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Passion for social change, advocacy, and community engagement.

Work Environment:

• Majority of work conducted in the field, including outdoor canvassing in various weather conditions.
• Some office-based administrative tasks and planning.
• Frequent travel throughout multiple regions of Virginia.

Compensation Package: 

• Annual salary:  $55,000 – $62,000 dependent on experience.
• Benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability paid 100% by the employer. Retirement plan: SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer matching.
• Personal time off:  One week for the first year of employment and progressively increasing to 3-weeks+ based on years of service.
• Sick days:  5 sick days a year.
• Restorative Fridays: REPRO Rising Virginia recognizes the importance of a healthy equilibrium between the employee’s professional and personal life. Therefore, the organization offers a 7-hour work week and every other week Restorative Friday option. Employees can choose a full day, partial day, or a few hours of Restorative Fridays. This allows employees to choose the option that best meets their needs. (Restorative Fridays are observed outside of legislative session and post-Labor Day to Election Day.).
• Holidays: The organization observes most federal and religious holidays including a week off for the December holidays. The organization also includes 4-day weekends for the summer holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call the HR Office at (908) 873-8434.

About REPRO Rising Virginia (RRVA) 

REPRO Rising Virginia is a strong and trusted leader in the fight to establish laws and policies that ensure real, reliable, affordable, and timely access to abortion, contraception, and other reproductive health services for every person in Virginia. We work with community and state-based partners to connect this work to a broader reproductive health, rights, and freedom. In our efforts, we seek to center the needs and voices of those most affected by reproductive injustice and to deepen our understanding and practice of intersectionality and justice, in both our internal practice and external programs. Ultimately, we seek to ensure that every person in the Commonwealth of Virginia has access to comprehensive and high-quality reproductive health information and services free of stigma or coercion.

We are an independent, state-based advocacy organization leading the charge for reproductive rights and freedom across the Commonwealth. We are a team of progressive people deeply committed to reproductive rights and freedom striving to support each other as work to secure reproductive rights and equity to the people of Virginia. Our team is collaborative and supportive; we encourage asking for help when it is needed and often pitch in across teams when things get busy. We are diverse and visionary thinkers. We value diversity of lived experience, and we welcome bold and creative ideas and ensure space to test those ideas. We own areas of work and decisions within a collaborative team. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more creative and more resilient organization.

RRVA is made up of three entities: our main 501(c)(4) policy and political arm; the 501(c)(3) REPRO Rising Virginia Foundation, which oversees our issue advocacy, culture change and education programming; and the REPRO Rising Virginia Political Action Committee which works to elect pro-reproductive freedom candidates. Currently, our staff are located across our offices in Alexandria and Richmond.

Role Summary:  The Canvass Organizer in the Prince William County area, will play a key role in managing volunteer canvassing programs, conducting deep canvassing, and overseeing voter engagement initiatives. This role involves extensive fieldwork, ensuring voter outreach efforts are executed effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead deep canvassing operations, including training and managing volunteer canvassers.
• Develop and execute field plans to meet voter contact goals.
• Track and analyze field data ensuring continues improvement in canvassing tactics.
• Oversee script development, turf cutting and canvass logistics.
• Coordinate with the Field and Canvass Supervisor to ensure alignment with broader campaign strategies.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and comfort with face-to-face engagement.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor canvassing staff or volunteers.
  

Qualifications: 

• 1-3 years of field organizing or canvass management experience.
• Experience recruiting, training and managing volunteers.
• Experience with VAN, voter outreach tools and field data tracking preferred.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Access to reliable transportation strongly preferred

Working Conditions:

• Regular local travel required.
• Extended periods of walking, standing, and outdoor work.
• Position may involve evening and weekend work to reach community members effectively.

Compensation Package:

• Hourly rate: $19.23 – $23.73 an hour dependent on experience.
• Benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability paid 100% by the employer. Retirement plan: SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer matching.
• Personal time off:  One week for the first year of employment and progressively increasing to 3-weeks+ based on years of service.
• Sick days:  5 sick days a year.
• Restorative Fridays: REPRO Rising Virginia recognizes the importance of a healthy equilibrium between the employee’s professional and personal life. Therefore, the organization offers a 7-hour work week and every other week Restorative Friday option. Employees can choose a full day, partial day, or a few hours of Restorative Fridays. This allows employees to choose the option that best meets their needs. (Restorative Fridays are observed outside of legislative session and post-Labor Day to Election Day.).
• Holidays: The organization observes most federal and religious holidays including a week off for the December holidays. The organization also includes 4-day weekends for the summer holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call the HR Office at (908) 873-8434.

About REPRO Rising Virginia (RRVA) 

REPRO Rising Virginia is a strong and trusted leader in the fight to establish laws and policies that ensure real, reliable, affordable, and timely access to abortion, contraception, and other reproductive health services for every person in Virginia. We work with community and state-based partners to connect this work to a broader reproductive health, rights, and freedom. In our efforts, we seek to center the needs and voices of those most affected by reproductive injustice and to deepen our understanding and practice of intersectionality and justice, in both our internal practice and external programs. Ultimately, we seek to ensure that every person in the Commonwealth of Virginia has access to comprehensive and high-quality reproductive health information and services free of stigma or coercion.

We are an independent, state-based advocacy organization leading the charge for reproductive rights and freedom across the Commonwealth. We are a team of progressive people deeply committed to reproductive rights and freedom striving to support each other as work to secure reproductive rights and equity to the people of Virginia. Our team is collaborative and supportive; we encourage asking for help when it is needed and often pitch in across teams when things get busy. We are diverse and visionary thinkers. We value diversity of lived experience, and we welcome bold and creative ideas and ensure space to test those ideas. We own areas of work and decisions within a collaborative team. We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more creative and more resilient organization.

RRVA is made up of three entities: our main 501(c)(4) policy and political arm; the 501(c)(3) REPRO Rising Virginia Foundation, which oversees our issue advocacy, culture change and education programming; and the REPRO Rising Virginia Political Action Committee which works to elect pro-reproductive freedom candidates. Currently, our staff are located across our offices in Alexandria and Richmond.

Role Summary:  The Canvass Organizer in the Richmond area, will play a key role in managing volunteer canvassing programs, conducting deep canvassing, and overseeing voter engagement initiatives. This role involves extensive fieldwork, ensuring voter outreach efforts are executed effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead deep canvassing operations, including training and managing volunteer canvassers.
• Develop and execute field plans to meet voter contact goals.
• Track and analyze field data ensuring continues improvement in canvassing tactics.
• Oversee script development, turf cutting and canvass logistics.
• Coordinate with the Field and Canvass Supervisor to ensure alignment with broader campaign strategies.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and comfort with face-to-face engagement.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor canvassing staff or volunteers.
  

Qualifications: 

• 1-3 years of field organizing or canvass management experience.
• Experience recruiting, training and managing volunteers.
• Experience with VAN, voter outreach tools and field data tracking preferred.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Access to reliable transportation strongly preferred

Working Conditions:

• Regular local travel required.
• Extended periods of walking, standing, and outdoor work.
• Position may involve evening and weekend work to reach community members effectively.

Compensation Package:

• Hourly rate: $19.23 – $23.73 an hour dependent on experience.
• Benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability paid 100% by the employer. Retirement plan: SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer matching.
• Personal time off:  One week for the first year of employment and progressively increasing to 3-weeks+ based on years of service.
• Sick days:  5 sick days a year.
• Restorative Fridays: REPRO Rising Virginia recognizes the importance of a healthy equilibrium between the employee’s professional and personal life. Therefore, the organization offers a 7-hour work week and every other week Restorative Friday option. Employees can choose a full day, partial day, or a few hours of Restorative Fridays. This allows employees to choose the option that best meets their needs. (Restorative Fridays are observed outside of legislative session and post-Labor Day to Election Day.).
• Holidays: The organization observes most federal and religious holidays including a week off for the December holidays. The organization also includes 4-day weekends for the summer holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call the HR Office at (908) 873-8434.

Location: Virginia-based colleges and universities

Type: Part-time, 9-month fellowship

Stipend: $2,500 total

About the Program:

The Student Advocacy Fellowship, powered by REPRO Rising Virginia, is a leadership development program for student organizers ready to take bold action for reproductive freedom on their campuses and communities. Our program equips the next generation of leaders with the skills, knowledge, and support to drive change on campus and beyond. Fellows gain direct access to activists, policymakers, and grassroots organizers, learning firsthand from those leading the fight. Through hands-on practice, they apply their training to create a lasting impact, building skills that will shape the future of reproductive freedom.

What You’ll Do:

✔️ Lead campus-based advocacy efforts focused on reproductive freedom

✔️ Design and implement at least one advocacy campaign

✔️ Participate in weekly training calls, workshops, and political education

✔️ Receive personalized coaching, mentorship, and support

✔️ Contribute to digital organizing through social media and storytelling

✔️ Collaborate with other fellows across Virginia to shift policy and culture

Who you are:
● Second-year or beyond at a Virginia college or University
● Able to commit 8–10 hours per week from August–April
● Passionate about social justice
● Curious and eager to learn
● Community-oriented
● Excited to be part of something bigger
● No prior organizing or advocacy experience required

How to Apply:

📄 Submit your application and resume by June 20, 2025: Application Link
Priority consideration for applications received by June 1. 📧 Questions? Contact fellowship@reprorisingva.org 🔗 Learn more: reprorisingva.org/our-work/fellowship 📲 Follow us: @RiseUpForREPRO