Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as a Coalitions Director for the 2026 election cycle. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to our mission of electing Abdul El-Sayed our next U.S. Senator.
Role Overview:
The Coalitions Director is responsible for leading the campaign's statewide coalitions program, overseeing a team of Outreach Directors dedicated to the Arab American, Black, Latino, Jewish, and Muslim communities, and managing relationships with more than 25 additional community-based, volunteer-led groups. This role requires a strategic mind for coalition building, strong people-management skills, and the ability to unify a diverse set of community engagement efforts into one coherent, disciplined program. The Coalitions Director should be skilled at navigating complex and sometimes competing community interests, building trust across many different constituencies, and translating relationships into organized, measurable voter engagement. This is a full-time position based in Detroit or Ann Arbor, MI, although there is flexibility with remote work and travel is required statewide. This position offers compensation in the form of a monthly salary and healthcare benefits.
Responsibilities:
Manage and support the Outreach Directors for the Arab American, Black, Latino, Jewish, and Muslim community programs, including setting goals, reviewing strategy, and ensuring accountability
Oversee a coalitions program encompassing 25+ community and affinity-based volunteer-led groups
Execute an overarching coalitions strategy that aligns with the campaign's broader voter contact and persuasion goals
Serve as a senior point of contact for coalition partners, community leaders, and endorsing organizations
Coordinate with the field and digital organizing teams to ensure coalitions work is integrated into the campaign's overall organizing program
Plan and oversee coalition-related events, endorsement rollouts, and public engagements
Track engagement metrics across all coalition groups and report progress to campaign leadership
Mediate and resolve conflicts or competing priorities among coalition partners and staff
Other campaign needs as required
Qualifications (Required):
A minimum of 4 political cycles of paid work experience in campaigns, coalition building, or community organizing required
Excellent management skills, including experience managing staff who work directly with distinct community constituencies
Established relationships across multiple community, cultural, or advocacy networks in Michigan
Demonstrated ability to build trust and navigate sensitive or complex dynamics across diverse communities
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple programs and staff simultaneously
Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate credibly and respectfully across a wide range of communities
Must have transportation to attend events statewide as needed
Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive
Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail
Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate
Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability
Qualifications (Preferred):
Experience using VAN and MyCampaigns, Solidarity, or other volunteer management software
Existing relationships or contacts with local community leaders and organizations outside of traditional progressive Democratic circles
Abdul for Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Abdul for Senate are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.