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Apply today for summer opportunities for members

This summer, you’re invited to apply for two special paid opportunities building your union via the Battleground Summer Canvass and the Summer Member Organizing Program. These two programs are for members only and applications are open now!
By: NCAE Communications
Published: January 22, 2026
Battleground Summer Canvass

Battleground Summer spans eight weeks, kicking off in June, and sets ambitious goals for engaging in conversations with our communities. Every day, you'll convene with your team to embark on a journey through neighborhoods within your school district. The focus will be on emphasizing the significance of public education, sharing the impactful contributions made by you and your colleagues in the classroom with members of the community, and discuss putting public education on the ballot in November.

Learn More About the Program Positions Below:

Member Political Organizer Summer Lead
Battleground Summer Canvasser

Click Here to Apply for Battleground Summer

Summer Member Organizing (SMO) Program 

Over the last five years, our members have knocked on the doors of thousands of public school workers and recruited over 1,000 new members! The Summer Member Organizing Program is a comprehensive organizing skill development program that pairs organizing training and one-on-one coaching with skill application through canvassing. This program has launched the leadership of SMOs who have returned to their worksites to recruit members, become leaders, create organizing committees, design and run campaigns, and even run for local NCAE offices. Former SMOs are also on NCAE’s member organizer list and contacted for statewide opportunities like membership blitzes and organizing trainings.

Learn More About the Program Positions Below:

SMO Job Description
Lead SMO Job Description 

Click Here to Apply for the SMO Program
 

Want more information?

Join NCAE staff for short presentations on NCAE's Summer Programs: Battleground Canvassing and Summer Member Organizing. After each presentation, you'll have an opportunity to ask your questions!

There are three dates:

Tues., Jan. 20 from 12:00-1:00 pm
Tues., Jan. 20 from 6:30-7:30 pm
Sat., Jan. 24 from 9:00-10:00 am

Sign Up for Info Sessions Here

BOTH Applications are rolling and due by Monday, March 22nd, 2026. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by Friday, February 6, 2026.

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