MOVE MIAMI FORWARD

Spring 2026 Fellowship 

OPEN POSITIONS

MAKE AN IMPACT

We’re looking for passionate, driven students to join our Spring 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

Paid Role - 35 hours/week
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: February 13

Team Fellow

Volunteer Role - 10 hours/week
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: February 20

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

  • 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


    Fellows

    • Knock doors

    • Make phone calls

    • Send texts

    • Attend trainings

    • Accurately log data in VoteBuilder

    • Facilitate phone banking sessions

    • Coordinate with volunteers

  • Team Manager

    • Track all campaign events (events, forums, canvasses, phonebanks)

    • Manage fellowship Google Calendar

    • Staff and oversee campaign-facing events

    • Lead speaker series and professional development sessions

    • Recruit speakers and prepare questions

    • Coordinate internal fellowship events


    Fellows

    • Help staff events

    • Assist with setup and breakdown

    • Support speaker series sessions

    • Help track events on the fellowship calendar

    • Assist with post-event summaries

  • 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


    Fellows

    • Research 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

  • 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.


    Fellows

    • Monitor 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.

  • 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)


    Fellows

    • Track 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 February 20 at 11:59 PM, 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: info@gloriaromeroroses.com