Role Overview:
The Field Organizer is responsible for leading campaign field activities, and organization and administration of campaign offices and volunteers within their assigned region. This will be a full time position based in Michigan.
Responsibilities:
Get out in the field to lead by example on signature collection, site-based contact programs, and door knocking.
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to conduct canvassing, phone banking, text banking, and relational organizing to meet ambitious voter contact goals.
Build and maintain strong neighborhood-based volunteer teams and local leaders capable of running regular field events with minimal supervision.
Develop and execute daily and weekly field plans to hit targets for doors knocked, calls made, conversations held, and signatures collected.
Plan, schedule, and lead in-person and virtual trainings for volunteers and interns on campaign messaging, canvassing best practices, and use of campaign tools.
Staff and manage a physical campaign office, including opening/closing procedures, scheduling, basic logistics, and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for volunteers.
Maintain accurate and timely data entry for all voter contact and volunteer activities in VAN and other campaign systems, and use reports to adjust organizing plans.
Represent the campaign at community meetings, local Democratic Party events, and coalition gatherings to build relationships and expand the volunteer base.
Coordinate closely with the Organizing Team to share best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and execute campaign-wide field priorities.
Support campaign events such as town halls, rallies, press events, and surrogate visits, including turnout, logistics, and follow‑up.
Administration of any physical campaign offices within the assigned region.
Other campaign needs as required.
Training and development of volunteer staff and leadership.
Administration of any physical campaign offices within the assigned region.
Other campaign needs as required
Qualifications (Required):
At least one cycle of organizing, campaign, or comparable leadership experience (e.g., managing volunteers, staff, or student organizations).
Must have transportation to attend events as needed
Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive
Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends.
Superior written and verbal communication skills
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
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):
Previous experience as a Field Organizer, Regional Organizer, or office director on an electoral or issue campaign.
Experience opening, staffing, and managing a field office or volunteer hub, including supervising interns or volunteers.
Experience setting and meeting metric-based goals in a field, organizing, or sales environment.
Experience directly managing/staffing a principal is a significant plus
Previous experience working in Michigan is a significant plus
This is a full-time position with the Abdul for Senate campaign, and is expected to conclude in August 2026, with potential to extend to November 2026. Field Organizer will be paid a salary of $25/hr to start, commensurate with experience.
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.