Assist in the development and execution of MF/MFA’s Michigan-specific organizing strategy.
Centering youth, BIPOC, and working class community and identity building, civic education, and membership base building keeping cultural organizing, meeting people in their cultural spaces, and a culture-first approach at the center of the organizing strategy.
Design and oversee a statewide culture building, community building, and organizing campaign.
Manage a theory of change that starts with a ladder of engagement built around permeating trust, identity, and community building that escalates later into taking electoral and political action.
Supervise, coach, and set clear goals for the Regional Organizers and the Community Coordinators.
Develop and facilitate a training program for staff, members, and volunteers while holding regular best practice sessions.
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings to provide mentorship, accountability, and professional development support for the Regional Organizers and the Community Coordinators.
Track, analyze, and report on program data to assess impact, identify trends, and refine organizing strategies for our community and identity building efforts and an eventual electoral program.
Enforce data quality control standards while providing training and coaching to the Regional Organizers and the Community Coordinators on data best practices as needed.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture that centers racial equity, belonging, and youth leadership development.
Cultivate strong relationships with aligned partners, elected officials, student organizations, and youth-led movements to expand civic participation and counter voter suppression efforts.

Requirements

At least 4+ years of experience in campus, community, and/or electoral organizing ideally with direct experience in Michigan progressive campaigns.
Proven leadership or advisory roles in successful youth-centered membership building programs with voter engagement campaigns (c3 and/or c4), and a strong commitment to centering BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and working-class youth in political strategy and decision-making.
Skilled relationship-builder with fluency in both grassroots and institutional spaces.
Strong communicator and political educator, capable of translating complex strategies for youth and varied audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and remote team structures.
Familiarity with data ecosystems (e.g., State Voices, America Votes, The Movement Cooperative, Analyst Institute), and experience working with underrepresented communities.
Comfort with technology/virtual platforms, including Zoom, Google Hangouts, Slack, Asana, etc. Experience with SQL, relational databases, Google Sheets/Excel formulas, and platforms like Civis and BigQuery.
Administrator-level experience with voter contact and organizing tools (VAN, ThruText, Hustle, Reach, etc.).

Benefits

100% employer-paid healthcare
6% retirement match
wifi and cell stipends
generous paid time off; details provided upon request

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

electoral organizingmembership buildingdata analysisproject managementpolitical educationvoter engagementdata quality controlcommunity organizingcivic educationtraining program development

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationmentorshipcollaborationcultural competencyadaptabilityteam buildingstrategic thinkingcommunity engagement