Overview
There are over 80 colleges and universities in Michigan, with nearly half a million students. Founded in 2024, For Michigan organizes students across the state to turn out in critical elections. In 2024, our program broke campus turnout records, with more votes cast in campus precincts than in 2020, 2016, or 2012.
Building on that momentum, For Michigan is leading a robust campus mobilization program for 2026, focused on building on-campus teams, investing in full-time organizers and paid student fellows, and creating digital content made for and by students.
Campus Runners will support key campuses and their student-powered organizations that inspire civic engagement and drive historic youth turnout in 2026.
What Will You Do?
Campus Runners will be responsible for supporting, supplying, and restocking strong campus programs that empower students to lead their peers, break down barriers to civic participation, and prepare for key 2026 races. This is not a conventional organizing job, you won’t be stuck in a field office or attached to a computer. A typical day means driving to and from campus, moving supplies, setting up and tearing down events, and supporting a youth movement with your grit and determination.
Responsibilities include:
Picking up supplies and food and driving them to one of our most targeted campuses, delivering them to Organizers on the front line of For Michigan’s strategy to drive student turnout
Lending your energy to setting up supplies - tables, canopies, chairs, etc. - for campus events ahead of Organizers’ arrival and assisting with breakdown and removal of supplies post-event, ensuring that events start on time and that all For Michigan-owned supplies remain in our possession post-event
Being on-call for emergency supply runs and pick ups, providing vital support to our on the ground efforts
Supporting other organizational priorities and special projects as assigned with some direct voter contact support for the organizing team during key moments
Who Are You?
The ideal candidate will:
Have a passion for empowering young people and strengthening democracy
Be scrappy and flexible, able to problem-solve and juggle multiple priorities
Be a self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills
Have a driver’s license, access to a reliable car, and a willingness to spend a significant amount of time driving
Be able to work evenings and weekends as needed
Be located near or willing to relocate to one of our campuses
Previous organizing and/or operations experience is a plus, but not required
Students graduating in spring or summer 2026 are encouraged to apply.
What Are The Physical Requirements?
We are an inclusive organization committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive. The requirements of this job related to its physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee in order to perform the essential functions of the job:
Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time moving supplies in a variety of different weather and temperatures.
Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours.
Remaining in a stationary position while driving or riding in a vehicle for travel purposes
Job Details: The compensation for this role is $4,250/month commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package. This position is full time, at-will, and terminable at any time without or without cause.