Make Textbooks Affordable Campaign Associate

Make Textbooks Affordable Campaign Associate Overview We’re living in a new era of information. You can learn almost anything — from calculus and biology to how to change the oil in your car — online, and the cost to reproduce this information digitally is effectively zero. Yet, textbooks and course materials are still expensive. Over the past four decades, the price of books has increased three times faster than inflation, and 65% of students continue to skip purchasing materials due to cost. That’s why the Student PIRGs are hiring an associate to advocate for the switch to Open Access Textbooks. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance. We are hiring for positions starting in August 2026 . Responsibilities Recruit and inspire hundreds of students to get involved with our Make Textbooks Affordable campaign and start new Student PIRGs Clubs on campuses across the country. Meet with faculty to encourage them to switch to open textbooks in their classrooms. Build relationships with campus administrations, campus libraries, elected officials, campus media, student government, and more. Produce and distribute campaign materials. Build and maintain relationships with important coalitions and represent the Student PIRGs in national coalitions. Work with champions in Congress to pass the Affordable College Textbook Act and renew federal funding for the Open Textbooks Pilot Program. Generate media coverage for the campaign. Research and write an annual report on textbook affordability and other materials as needed. Organize national events to drive action, like Open Access Week in October. Build the movement by recruiting volunteers, interns, and more organizers to work with us. Run a citizen outreach office during the summer, where you’ll recruit and lead a team of canvassers to fundraise for important issues and help build critical, timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Qualifications Demonstrated commitment to public interest and/or student issues, and a track record of leadership. Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups. Goal-driven and results-oriented with an eagerness to learn. Excellent writing and public speaking skills. Works well with all kinds of people and isn’t afraid to get outside their comfort zone. Passionate about making positive change — able to work hard every day even for incremental progress in the right direction. Compensation & Benefits The target annual compensation for this entry-level position is $39,500 . Student PIRGs organizations offer an excellent benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents Paid time off Commuter benefit program 401(k) plan with employer match Parental leave Long-term disability insurance Needs-based student loan assistance (may be available) Excellent training program and opportunities for advancement #J-18808-Ljbffr