College Field Representative, State College

Title: College Field Representative, Centre
Band: Representative  
Reports To: Regional Manager 
Employment: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: State College, PA
Travel: 40-50%
Start Date: August 3, 2026

Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to educating students about the importance of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government. With a presence on over 3,500 college campuses in all fifty states, Turning Point USA is one of the largest youth organizations in the country. Our primary focus is to identify, educate, train, and empower student activists to stand up for their values on all high school and college campuses. 

Job Description: Turning Point USA is seeking a highly driven, professional, and mission-oriented individual to execute and advance a portion of the nation’s largest and most innovative grassroots issue advocacy field operation. This role plays a critical part in expanding TPUSA’s presence on college campuses by recruiting, organizing, and mobilizing student activists within an assigned territory. The Field Representative works closely with their Regional Manager to implement national and regional strategy at the campus level, grow and sustain student chapters, and ensure consistent execution of field priorities. Core responsibilities include launching and maintaining chapters, organizing daily campus activism initiatives, recruiting and training student leaders, collecting and maintaining accurate recruitment data, conducting outreach to prospective members, and supporting voter registration and engagement efforts.

Field Representatives also represent TPUSA at campus events, conferences, and community engagements, promoting the mission and amplifying the work of student activists both in person and across social media platforms. This role requires strong communication skills, self-discipline, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, campus administrators, and community partners. Field Representatives serve as the front line of the organization, overseeing their territory’s student activists, developing and executing activism plans, and embodying TPUSA’s values of grassroots humility, warrior spirit, and persistent innovation while contributing to the overall success of the Field Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Eagerness to build a strong personal brand
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with various groups of people
• Knowledge of project management software  (Google Apps, Airtable, HubSpot)
• Proficiency with social media platforms, such as X, Instagram, and Facebook
• Passion for conservative ideals and principles 
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn in a dynamic work environment 
• Positive and goal-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and initiative 
• Reliable, punctual, and responsive, demonstrating ethical and responsible behavior
• Receives and applies feedback constructively to improve performance
• Effectively reports updates and progress to leadership in a timely manner
• Innovative nature & desire to try new things
• Proven leadership development
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without the need for constant supervision
• Willingness to fulfill all duties listed and any additional duties assigned 
• Demonstrates the physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 15 lbs
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to locations as needed

“WOW!” SKILLS:

• Leadership experience in conservative youth organizations
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit
• Proven skills facilitating civic engagement and grassroots activism
• Past/present involvement in conservative youth organizations
• Experience starting campus organizations
• Sales, Teaching, or Campaign Experience

Please note that wages posted on third party sites such as Indeed are auto generated and are not accurate.

Employees are required to have a valid driver's license, a reliable mode of transportation, and proof of insurance when applicable.