The ** Michigan House Democratic Fund (MHDF)** is seeking a talented and driven** Field Director** for the 2026 election cycle. This individual will play a key role in helping Democrats retake the majority in the Michigan House of Representatives — one of the most critical battleground chambers in the country.
The Field Director will be responsible for developing and executing the MHDF’s voter contact operation and managing the day-to-day field priorities of campaign managers, volunteers, and fellows. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supervising staff and volunteers; organizing and facilitating campaign events; and representing the campaign at community and political events.
The ideal candidate can run an ambitious relational program, has strong interpersonal and technical skills, and can think strategically about running a voter contact program in state house districts across Michigan.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and execute a large-scale field and organizing plan
Design, implement, and track systems, structures, and goal ramps to drive field performance
Provide leadership, resources, guidance, and technical support to campaigns, campaign managers, and volunteers in every stage of the cycle
Manage campaign managers’ field efforts and programs
Organize, lead, and attend volunteer training and campaign events
Maintain accurate and reliable field data in Votebuilder
Provide the campaign team with weekly quantitative and qualitative reports as part of an ongoing evaluation of the program’s success
Experience, Skills, and Characteristics:
Experience working in Michigan or strong familiarity with the state’s political landscape preferred.
Two cycles of field experience, one cycle in a management role preferred
Outstanding interpersonal skills, especially conflict resolution, listening, and ability to communicate professionally and empathetically.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to not only stay organized yourself but also to help ensure others are organized.
Comfort and ability to seek support and resources from others, including receiving and incorporating feedback.
Experience using NGP VAN is required. Experience with Mobilize, Reach, Scale to Win, or similar system(s) is preferred, but not required.
Must have a driver license and access to reliable transportation
Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends.