Field Organizer
Description
The Michigan Democratic Party is seeking Field Organizers for the 2026 Coordinated Campaign. Field Organizers should be passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to building the grassroots turnout operation needed to win elections up and down the ballot for Democrats in 2026.
Organizers will be responsible for various tasks focused on community engagement and direct voter contact. Organizers should be high energy, outgoing, enthusiastic, and willing to work long hours. This is a full-time position based in assigned turf within Michigan and requires regular in-person work with staff, volunteers, and partners. Remote work options will not be available for this position. This position reports to the Regional Organizing Director. No experience necessary! All training is provided.
Key Responsibilities & Characteristics
- Work to elect Michigan Democrats up and down the ballot by knocking on doors, recruiting volunteers, and attending community events in assigned communities
- Recruit, manage, and train volunteers to participate in direct voter contact; including but not limited to door-to-door canvassing, recruitment calls, and relational organizing
- Implement strategies to meet daily and weekly metrics, adhere to established statewide data standards, and ensure accurate data collection for all voter-contact activity
- Support volunteers by providing regular 1:1 meetings, trainings, and campaign meetings
- Build relationships with local activists, stakeholders, and organizations across your assigned area
- Recruit, manage and train volunteer leaders to help execute a large scale GOTV
- Other duties as assigned by the Organizing Director