About the Program
The Katy Jewett Organizer Apprenticeship is a full-time, fully-paid career development program designed to train the next generation of organizers who will build power for working families in Texas. The program combines hands-on field experience, weekly classroom training, mentorship from experienced organizers, and job placement to provide apprentices with a clear path to launch careers in movement work.
Program Structure
- 4 months of training and fieldwork
- 130 hours of classroom instruction through IUPAT Local 2030
- Placement with a partner organization
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development
2026 Cohort Start Dates
Responsibilities
During the apprenticeship, you will:
- Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers for voter contact activities
- Build and lead neighborhood organizing committees
- Conduct one-on-one conversations to identify and develop community leaders
- Lead your own trainings and organize community bootcamps
- Support Democratic candidates and coordinate direct voter contact programs
What You'll Learn
- Political, labor, community, and legislative organizing approaches
- Network mapping, charting, and committee formation
- Effective one-on-one conversations and storytelling
- Fundraising, communications, data, and policy fundamentals
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive monthly salary with progressive increases
- Health insurance coverage or stipend
- Travel stipend
- Full-time placement with a partner organization after training
Qualifications
- Commitment to fighting with working families to build collective power
- Strong communication skills and ability to connect with diverse communities
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Access to reliable transportation
- Prior organizing or volunteer experience is valued but not required
How to Apply
Apply online at katyjewett.org
Application requirements:
- Current resume
- Your personal story (written, video, or audio)
- A value statement outlining what you believe needs to happen to build the future we deserve
- Candidates must attend an Organizer Launchpad training as part of the selection process
About Katy Jewett
Hundreds of organizers and activists trace the start of their journey to a training led by Katy Jewett. She began organizing in the Texas Senate gallery during Wendy Davis's filibuster, worked on campaigns across the country, and helped flip Congressional District 7 while at the Harris County Democratic Party.
After being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2019, Katy continued organizing from her bed, helping elect a Democratic supermajority on the Harris County Commissioners Court in 2022. After she passed in 2023, her friends and family launched this program to ensure her legacy of training the next generation lives on.
Questions? Email [email protected]
The Katy Jewett Memorial Training Fund is committed to building a diverse cohort reflective of Harris County.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,250.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
