Michigan Democratic Party : Training Deputy

LOCATION

MI

SALARY

5000 / Monthly

COMPANY

Michigan Democratic Party

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/MIDems2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide training support for one or more specific campaign departments, including Organizing, Voter Protection, Data, and Digital 

  • Assist in drafting content for in-person and remote trainings to on-board organizers in the state, ensuring they have context, skills, and practice needed to be successful 

  • Assist in running in-person and remote trainings, ranging from how to canvass door to door, phonebank, organizing and engaging their network 

  • Collect reports and feedback to ensure successful achievement of statewide goals and objectives 

  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Training Director. 

 

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Growth Mindset – Able to take and implement feedback

  • Relentlessly Goal-Oriented – Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done

  • Cultural Competency – Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work

  • Drive for Democratic Ideals – Has a desire to fight for Democratic values and candidates

  • Strong Communication Skills – Can connect with others, regardless of medium, to quickly gain trust and motivate volunteers, staff, community members, and coalition partners

  • Collaborative Mindset – Has commitment to a multi-department approach to training.

  • Adaptable Thinker – Able to think on your feet and give good answers to participant questions

  • Design Ability – Has the skill to create high-quality content, including graphics, video, and text, rapidly and on-message.

  • Experience on a political campaign (such as field role or internship/fellowship) is preferred but not required 

  • Must have access to a vehicle and ability to relocate if necessary