MOVE MIAMI FORWARD
SUMMER 2026 Fellowship
Teams Available
MAKE AN IMPACT
We’re looking for passionate, driven students to join our Summer 2026 Fellowship supporting Gloria Romero Roses' State House campaign. This 10-week fellowship blends hands-on campaign work with intentional professional development, offering real-world experience in civic engagement and grassroots organizing.
Why This Matters
Gloria Romero Roses is running for Florida State House to solve problems that will help families and businesses thrive in our district. As a proud Miamian, she's fighting for affordable housing and smart growth, affordable childcare and family support, accessible healthcare, and insurance reform for resilient communities
types of roles
Team Manager
$2,000 stipend | 25 hours/week
May 26 – August 18
Lead a team. Drive results. Make your mark.
As a Team Manager, you'll coach fellow organizers, shape campaign strategy, and oversee day-to-day operations for your assigned team. This role offers hands-on experience in leadership, strategic planning, and campaign management, perfect for those ready to step into a leadership position.
Team Manager deadline: May 22
Team Fellow
Volunteer/community service hours | 10 hours/week
June 8 – August 18
Get hands-on experience at the heart of a grassroots campaign.
As a Team Fellow, you'll contribute to voter outreach, organizing efforts, events, digital engagement, and internal operations. Fellows participate in comprehensive training and play a direct role in connecting the campaign with voters and the broader community.
Team Fellow deadline: May 29
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
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Team Manager
Train fellows on canvassing, phonebanking, texting
Create and maintain scripts
Lead canvassing and phonebank events
Manage VoteBuilder and data accuracy
Coordinate volunteers and logistics
FellowsKnock doors
Make phone calls
Send texts
Attend trainings
Accurately log data in VoteBuilder
Facilitate phone banking sessions
Coordinate with volunteers
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Team Manager
Train fellows on business canvassing, coordinate commercial corridor canvass schedules, manage SBI outreach tracker, coordinate bi-monthly communications to business owner database, coordinate with Social Media
FellowsCanvass commercial corridors, capture contact info and upload to Airtable, research content for bi-monthly comms, capture content for Social Media
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Team Manager
Set up meet & greets
Coordinate candidate attendance or hosting
Research condo boards and community-based orgs focused on elder care and child care
Support endorsement outreach and follow-ups
Help facilitate co-hosted canvassing events
FellowsResearch condo boards and community-based orgs focused on elder care and child care
Help schedule meet & greets
Assist with endorsement outreach
Prepare briefing notes for events
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Team Manager
Monitor social media activity
Track upcoming events and what's being talked about online in regards to the race
Support the campaign's digital presence across Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok.
Capture event content and amplify content towards increasing engagement.
FellowsMonitor social media activity for the race to keep manager informed of what other candidates are saying/doing.
Create posts for canvassing and draft captions
Track engagement
Support the campaign's digital presence across Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok.
Capture event content and amplify content towards increasing engagement.
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Team Manager
Track attendance across all teams
Maintain Airtable documentation
Host 1:1 check-ins with fellows
Plan internal fellowship social events
Support recruitment for future cohorts
Track inventory (lit, shirts, totes, signs)
Track master campaign calendar, staff/run fellowship events, lead speaker series, coordinate professional development sessions
FellowsTrack attendance
Update Airtable
Help plan internal events
Assist with onboarding
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required:
Current high school student, college student, graduate student, or early-career professional
Strong interest in civic engagement, organizing, or campaign work
Reliable, organized, and committed to meeting attendance requirements
Clear communicator who works well in a team environment
Collaborative approach and openness to feedback
Eager to learn and committed to personal growth
Preferred (But Not Required):
Familiarity with Florida politics or local community issues
Previous volunteer experience or involvement in student organizations
Comfort with digital tools (social media platforms, spreadsheets, databases)
Bilingual skills (Spanish/English/Haitian Creole)
what you’ll gain as a team fellow
Lead and motivate teams of fellows in a fast-paced, high-stakes campaign environment
Learn voter contact strategies, field operations, coalition building, and campaign fundamentals
Receive hands-on coaching from experienced campaign staff and political professionals
Build relationships with emerging leaders, organizers, campaign professionals, and elected officials
Your Role as Team Manager
You’ll support and oversee fellows by creating a positive, accountable environment where everyone can do their best work. You'll lead with empathy to build a team culture centered on collaboration, inclusion, and mutual support that is outcomes-driven.
In practice, this means you'll:
Balance multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced campaign environment
Participate in voter outreach through phone banking, text banking, and canvassing
Collaborate with fellow Team Managers to execute and advance the campaign's overall strategy
Encourage idea-sharing and problem-solving to keep your team motivated and aligned
Maintain accurate records of team participation, activities, and outcomes
what you’ll gain as a team manager
Hands-on experience in voter contact, field operations, and campaign strategy
Training in canvassing, phone banking, text banking, and grassroots organizing
Mentorship from experienced campaign staff and political professionals
Leadership development through team-based projects and professional development sessions
Networking opportunities with emerging leaders, organizers, and elected officials
Your Role as a Fellow
You’ll contribute directly to campaign operations in a collaborative, supportive environment that is outcomes-driven. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
Participating in voter outreach through canvassing, phone banking, and text banking
Supporting campaign events, community forums, and organizing activities
Collaborating with your team to execute campaign strategy and meet outreach goals
Maintaining accurate records of voter contacts and participation
Contributing ideas and feedback to improve campaign operations
Ready To Join?
This is your opportunity to gain real campaign experience, develop leadership skills, and contribute to meaningful change in your community.
The deadline to apply is May 22 (Team Managers) / May 29 (Team Fellows) and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged as positions will close once filled.
If you require accommodations during the application process or while participating in the fellowship, or if you have any questions about the program, please contact us at: field@gloriaromeroroses.com
Fall 2026 Cohort
Applications aren't open yet, but we're building our next cohort now. Submit your interest and we'll reach out when the Fall 2026 Fellowship opens. The projected dates for the program are August 11 - November 3
Fall 2026 Fellowship — Coming Soon