Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Project Purpose:

Participating in the elections process is an important part of LSS' vision that all people have the opportunity to live in community with full and abundant lives. Decisions made by elected officials impact our work, our communities, and the lives of the people we support. The decisions made in elections have the power to disrupt historical voting inequities that persist in our communities. Everyone in the community, including you, can use their community ties to support people in voting, especially by reaching voters who are often overlooking by partisan political campaigns or face other barriers to voting.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Voter Outreach Fellow will assist the LSS Advocacy Office by engaging in nonpartisan advocacy efforts including voter outreach and education. Some activities that Voter Fellows may be involved in include, but are not limited to:

• Attending an Advocacy Training at the Minnesota State Capitol or virtual.
• Participating in voter outreach at community events by talking with potential voters, sharing voter materials, and assisting in voter registration.
• Building relationships with legislator(s) or candidates in your district. This outreach may include attending candidate forums, meeting with your legislator in person or virtually, or attending other community events.
• Planning and executing voter engagement events.
• Supporting the post-election engagement efforts of the LSS Advocacy Office. For example, an end of year celebration and/or an exit interview and evaluation.

As a Voter Outreach Fellow, you will work limited hours a month from June-November with a stipend of $1,500.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.