Description

Advisory Board Member
Help Strengthen Democracy in Pennsylvania
Common Cause Pennsylvania is seeking community leaders, local advocates, civic volunteers, and engaged residents from across the Commonwealth to join our Advisory Board.

We believe democracy works best when everyday people are involved. That's why we're looking for individuals who are active in their communities and committed to helping more Pennsylvanians participate in civic life. Whether you're involved in a local civic association, county committee, neighborhood group, faith community, advocacy organization, student group, or volunteer network, your experience and connections can help strengthen democracy where you live.

Our Advisory Board serves as a bridge between Common Cause Pennsylvania and communities across the state. Members help us understand local concerns, expand our reach, build relationships, and engage more people in efforts to create a government that is accountable, transparent, and responsive to the people it serves.

About Common Cause Pennsylvania
Common Cause Pennsylvania is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to building a stronger democracy. We work to protect and expand voting rights, promote fair redistricting, fight corruption, increase government accountability, and ensure that every Pennsylvanian has an equal voice in our democracy.

Requirements

What Advisory Board Members Do
As an Advisory Board member, you will:

Serve as a Community Ambassador
Share information about Common Cause Pennsylvania's work with your networks and community.
Help connect local residents to opportunities for civic engagement.
Encourage participation in democracy reform efforts across the Commonwealth.
Bring community concerns, ideas, and perspectives to Common Cause staff and leadership.
Help Build Grassroots Engagement
Introduce Common Cause Pennsylvania to community groups, civic organizations, and local leaders.
Help recruit volunteers, supporters, and advocates.
Assist in expanding our presence in regions where we need stronger local connections.
Support outreach efforts that engage new voices in democracy reform.
Advance Key Democracy Issues
Support Common Cause Pennsylvania's work to:

Create fair and transparent redistricting processes.
Make voting more accessible and convenient for all eligible Pennsylvanians.
Promote ethical government and reduce the influence of corruption in politics.
Increase public participation in government decision-making.
Strengthen trust in democratic institutions.
Provide Local Insight
Share information about issues, opportunities, and challenges in your community.
Help identify emerging concerns affecting civic participation.
Offer feedback on outreach strategies, campaigns, and educational efforts.
Who Should Apply
We are looking for people who:

Care deeply about democracy and civic participation.
Are active in their local communities.
Have relationships with community groups, civic organizations, neighborhood associations, advocacy networks, faith communities, labor organizations, student groups, or local committees.
Want to help more people participate in shaping the future of Pennsylvania.
Believe government should be transparent, accountable, and responsive to the public.
Value working across differences to strengthen democracy.
No prior board experience is required.

We welcome people from every region of Pennsylvania, including rural, suburban, and urban communities. We are particularly interested in recruiting members who can help us build stronger connections in communities that have traditionally been underrepresented in democracy reform efforts.

Commitment
Advisory Board members are asked to:

Attend quarterly virtual meetings.
Participate in occasional issue briefings or strategy discussions.
Serve as a local connector and ambassador throughout the year.
Share opportunities for community engagement and partnership.
Support at least one outreach, education, or advocacy activity annually.
Estimated time commitment: 1–3 hours per month.

Why Join?
By serving on the Advisory Board, you will help strengthen democracy in Pennsylvania and ensure that more voices are heard in decisions that affect our communities. You will join a statewide network of people committed to fair representation, accessible voting, ethical government, and meaningful civic participation.

Together, we can build a democracy that works for everyone.

How to Express Interest
Individuals interested in serving on the Common Cause Pennsylvania Advisory Board should submit:

A current resume or professional biography or up-to-date LinkedIn profile
A brief statement (1–2 paragraphs) describing their interest in serving and their involvement in their community
Materials should be emailed to:

Christina Hartman
Chair, Common Cause Pennsylvania Advisory Board
[email protected]

Applications are due July 31, 2026. Common Cause Pennsylvania seeks Advisory Board members from all regions of the Commonwealth and encourages applications from individuals representing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and communities.