Michigan Campus Organizer

The Michigan Democratic Party is seeking a Campus Organizer for the 2024 Coordinated Campaign. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to building the innovative operation and first of its kind program needed to expand democracy and the youth vote by organizing and empowering thousands of young voters to take control of their futures, re-elect President Biden and win elections up and down the ballot for Democrats in November 2024. 

Campus Organizers will work on key campuses across Michigan to build organizations that engage students and prepare systems for key 2024 races. This position is unionized, reports to the Campus Regional Organizing Director, and will be based at one of Michigan’s universities and requires a significant amount of in-person, on-campus work. 

Responsibilities 

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of student volunteers and fellows who will mobilize their peers on campus
• Build relationships with a coalition of administrators, student leaders, and student organizations on campus
• Conduct direct voter contact and list-building through dorm-storming, high-traffic canvassing, relational organizing, and more in order to hit program goals 
• Hold regular organizing events on campus
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications 

• Have a passion for inspiring and empowering young people to get involved in the political process
• Be a self-starter, well-organized, and have strong time management skills 
• Be eager to talk to as many students as possible, comfortable talking to a lot of strangers/potential volunteers, and comfortable asking for things
• Be excited to think outside the box and get creative to find the most exciting and effective tactics to organize your campus
• Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work long, irregular hours; including weekends
• Must have access to a vehicle and the ability to relocate if necessary 
• Can think fast on your feet and eats ambiguity for breakfast

To apply, please fill out this form ASAP: https://tinyurl.com/MIDems2024 

This is an hourly position starting at $17.34 per hour. This is a Union position. This position includes a full benefits package of health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.

Due to FEC regulations, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible to apply for this role. 

The Michigan Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family medical status or genetic information, military service, age,national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or disability.