Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as Digital Fellows for the 2026 general election. 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:
Digital Fellows will be critical to our general election organizing program. Fellows will work to reach youth voters across the state by creatively promoting Abdul’s message on ‘Students for Abdul’ chapter social media accounts. ‘Students for Abdul’ chapters will host campus events, expand student coalitions, build student power, and engage in direct voter contact outreach, with the ultimate goal of driving record student voter turnout for Abdul. Digital Fellows will create and record content, manage social media accounts, and form a social media strategy that builds toward the November 3 election.
This will be a part-time position. This position offers compensation in the form of a $250 weekly stipend for an average of 15 hours of work each week.
Responsibilities:
Lead creative concepting and scheduling for video and social media content
Draft and edit video content for social media including Instagram and TikTok
Create graphics and other multimedia content
Wherever possible, attend campaign events to capture content and make live posts
Assist with organizing campuses and communities through tabling, event staffing, and canvassing
Work with students to engage content on various platforms
Other campaign needs as required
Qualifications (Required):
Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate
Commitment to thinking ** creatively** about how to build mass student support behind Abdul’s campaign
Commitment to building a driven and positive community of student fellows and student volunteers
Strong graphic design, video editing, writing skills, and attention to detail
Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questions
Ability to balance between competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail
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
Familiarity with major social media platforms
Proficiency with Google Drive and Sheets/Excel
Qualifications (Preferred):
Previous experience with social media management and student organizing
Previous experience in campaign work/electoral politics
Previous experience working in Michigan
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.