NUVotes

NU Votes is seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students to serve as NU Votes Ambassadors for the 2026 Midterm Election, to support nonpartisan voter registration, education, and turnout efforts. Engage in this meaningful, hands-on opportunity to develop leadership, marketing, and organizing skills, while contributing to the most important part of the democratic political process.

Northwestern has recorded award-winning voter turnout in past years. Become an NU Votes Ambassador to help us break more records in 2026, and empower your peers to make their voices heard!

Responsibilities

• Participate in NU Votes Ambassador training prior to the start of classes, as well as biweekly check-in meetings throughout Fall Quarter
• Volunteer approximately 2–4 hours/week from mid-September through early November
• Support NU Votes’ outreach efforts via email, text, social media, and in other digital and physical spaces
• Present information about the election in classes, student group meetings, and events
• Initiate 1-on-1 conversations with your peers about registering and voting
• Organize voter education and turnout events (speakers, discussions, ballot parties, trips to the polls, and more)
• Serve as a visible presence for NU Votes within the campus community

Benefits

• Foster a culture of civic engagement on campus, help make Northwestern’s voter turnout the best in the nation, and have an influence on the 2026 election
• Develop leadership, marketing, and organizing skills through hands-on experience
• Learn how to educate and motivate your peers to take action on issues you care about
• Build community with other student leaders and be part of a nationally-recognized team
• Get exclusive NU Votes merchandise, free catered food at all meetings, thank you gifts and other giveaways

Student Organizations

Increase your impact! Nominate or recruit a representative to become an NU Votes Ambassador. They’ll serve as a liaison between your group and NU Votes, and gain access to NU Votes’ training, materials, and resources that they can use to help your group members get registered, get educated, and get to the polls. This is a great way to increase civic engagement among your group members from the start of fall quarter, and position your group to make an impact on the 2026 election. Your nominee should complete the regular Ambassador application, and indicate in the form that they are applying as a representative of your organization – we’ll be in touch from there.

Staff Opportunities

NU Votes will also be hiring for paid NU Votes Staff roles in Fall Quarter; Ambassadors are invited to apply to these positions as well. NU Votes Staff receive training on registration and voting in all 50 states, work voter services stations across campus, process registration and absentee ballot request forms, and support other voter turnout activities and events. NU Votes Staff must participate in additional training, and be available to work half-day shifts, up to 6–10 hours/week, from mid-September through early November. Staff pay starts at $15/hour. If you are interested in Staff opportunities, indicate that in your Ambassador application and include your resume.

Who Should Apply?

We are seeking NU Votes Ambassadors that reflect the diversity of Northwestern students. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and organizational and leadership skills are desired. Previous experience with voter registration, education, or turnout efforts or other civic or political engagement is helpful but not necessary. Eligibility to vote in the U.S. is not required. Above all, we are seeking students who are passionate about engaging their peers in the upcoming election. Does this sound like you?

Apply Now!

For priority consideration, apply by Monday, May 25th. Applications will be accepted and considered throughout the summer as space permits.