Abdul for US Senate: Organizing Fellows

LOCATION

MI

SALARY

$1000 - $1000 (Monthly)

COMPANY

Abdul for US Senate

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Entry Level

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send your resume to James Gasber james@abdulforsenate.com. Include your first and last name and “Organizing Fellow” in the subject line of the email. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis with a start date in late August. This is a part-time position with the Abdul for Senate campaign, and is expected to conclude November 2026. Organizing Fellows will be paid a weekly stipend of $250 for 15 hours each week.

APPLICATION LINK

james@abdulforsenate.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as Organizing Fellows for the 2026

general 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:

Organizing fellows will be instrumental to our organizing program, helping us build people

power across Michigan. Fellows will staff events, recruit volunteers, and support Regional

Organizers as needed while engaging voters directly in their communities to build support for

the 2026 general. This will be a part time position based in certain regions of the state. This

position offers compensation in the form of a $250 weekly stipend for 15 hours of work each

week.

Responsibilities:

● Identify and staff community events to engage with voters

● Recruit and onboard volunteers through outreach and in-person interactions

● Conduct voter contact via door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and texting

● Help plan and execute local organizing events, trainings, and canvasses

● Train, equip, and delegate tasks to passionate volunteer leaders

● Other campaign needs as required

Qualifications (Required):

● Must have transportation to attend events as needed

● Proficiency with Google Drive and Sheets/Excel

● 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 in field organizing or other campaign work is a plus

● Previous experience working in Michigan is a significant plus

 

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.