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UATX

Open-Rank Professor of History

Austin, TX · On-site

Strong commitment to UATX's mission of free inquiry, open debate, and intellectual diversity. * U.S ... as Summer 2026. The role includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. While UATX does ...

UATX

Open-Rank Professor of History

Austin, TX

Strong commitment to UATX's mission of free inquiry, open debate, and intellectual diversity. * U.S ... as Summer 2026. The role includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. While UATX does ...

UATX

Open-Rank Professor of History

Austin, TX · On-site

Strong commitment to UATX's mission of free inquiry, open debate, and intellectual diversity. * U.S ... as Summer 2026. The role includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. While UATX does ...

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How much do summer debate judge jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer debate judge in the United States is $16.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer debate judge?

Summer Debate Judges are individuals who evaluate and score debate rounds at summer debate camps, tournaments, or workshops. They listen to arguments presented by student debaters, provide constructive feedback, and determine the winner based on criteria such as argument strength, evidence, and speaking skills. Judges may be teachers, coaches, experienced debaters, or volunteers with knowledge of debate formats and rules. Their role helps students improve their critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation abilities during summer debate programs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer debate judge?

To thrive as a Summer Debate Judge, you need strong critical thinking, clear understanding of debate formats, and familiarity with rules and argumentation, often supported by prior debate experience or training. Proficiency in using online debate platforms, timers, and digital ballots is typically necessary, especially for virtual tournaments. Objectivity, attentive listening, and concise feedback delivery are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure fair, efficient adjudication and provide valuable feedback that supports educational growth for debaters.

What is the difference between Summer Debate Judge vs Debate Coach?

AspectSummer Debate JudgeDebate Coach
CredentialsTypically no formal certification required; knowledge of debate rules preferredOften requires experience in debate and sometimes certifications or training
Work EnvironmentJudging debate competitions, often at schools or tournaments during summerTraining and mentoring students, usually in schools or debate clubs
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, debate tournaments, youth programsSchools, debate organizations, extracurricular programs

While both roles involve engagement with debate activities, a Summer Debate Judge primarily evaluates and scores debates during competitions, whereas a Debate Coach actively trains and mentors students to improve their debating skills. The judge role focuses on assessment, often with minimal credentials, while coaching emphasizes skill development and guidance.

What are some common challenges faced by summer debate judges, and how can they be effectively managed?

Summer Debate Judges often encounter challenges such as managing time constraints, ensuring impartiality, and providing constructive feedback to participants. Adhering to established judging criteria, staying organized with a timer, and taking clear notes during debates can help address these issues. It’s also important to communicate feedback in a way that encourages learning and growth for debaters. Regularly collaborating with fellow judges and attending pre-tournament briefings can further support consistency and fairness in evaluations.
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Infographic showing various Summer Debate Judge job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 30% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 8% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,261 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

OSPIRG Campaign Associate

The Public Interest Network

Portland, OR

$38K - $39K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 7 hours ago

Job description

OSPIRG seeks a Campaign Associate to help lead our campaigns to address the high cost of health care in Oregon. While the debate around health care usually focuses on improving access and affordability, the root problem is the underlying cost of care. We're working to lower out of control prescription drug costs, address runaway hospital prices, and stop unfair medical bills. 

OSPIRG has a 50-year history of consumer advocacy in Oregon, advancing policy solutions to solve problems that affect our health, our safety and our well-being. The campaign associate will work on campaigns to bring down health care costs and improve the quality of patient care for Oregonians across the state. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance.
  • Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals. 
  • Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
  • Organize events and work with volunteers. Organize webinars, community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
  • Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers - from city council members to state legislators - to make the case for our campaign goals. When a critical vote is happening on your campaign, work to demonstrate the support you've been building on the ground to help line up the votes needed to win. 
  • Research and write campaign materials: Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.
  • Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team by recruiting volunteers, interns and full-time staff.
  • Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Run a campaign office for the summer, knocking on doors to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Your responsibilities will include meeting your own fundraising goals and managing a team of paid staff. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move.
Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, top-notch writing and public speaking skills, an eagerness to learn, and be ready for a challenge. We value organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.
Compensation and Benefits
The target annual compensation for this entry level position is $38,250-$39,500. OSPIRG offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for both Summer and Fall 2026 target start dates.

Why work with OSPIRG? Check out 10 reasons: https://ospirg.org/why-work-with-us/ 

Our Mission and Values
OSPIRG is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit https://pirg.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.

Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.

OSPIRG is an equal opportunity employer.

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