Interim Michigan Statewide Organizing Director
Working Families PartyAbout the Working Families Party
The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.
We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.
The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Interim MI Organizing Director will be responsible for all aspects of the Neighborhood Captain program, and for coordination and overall management of the Independent Expenditures programs of MI WFP and partner groups.
This is a temporary, full-time role that will end on September 1, 2026.
\nMI WFP Neighborhood Captains Program: Develop, manage and implement a neighborhood captains program.
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Provide training, onboarding, systems and coaching to captains and to the organizers at each member group that has captains.
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Recruit additional captains as needed, working closely with partner groups and their organizers and member-leaders.
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Develop and provide scripts, materials and regular check-ins for the captains.
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Work with MI WFP’s data consultant to ensure captains have the right voter lists and are properly tracking contacts and information, and to provide staff and the OC leadership with regular updates on numbers.
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Track captains’ progress toward voter contact goals, and intervene to solve any barriers to success.
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Keep the the MI WFP State Director and the EDs of participating organizations informed and updated on the project, and engage them in trouble shooting as needed
Independent Expenditure Field Program: Work with AV staff to coordinate the field program in our priority districts.
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Establish and coordinate an IE table for the primary election in collaboration with AV. Coordinate regular meetings of the table field directors to manage turf, track progress and troubleshoot any challenges.
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Work with AV and MI WFP’s data consultant to establish target voter universes that meet our goals.
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Provide senior leadership for the IE program, helping to align partners around shared electoral and field goals.
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Maintain our partnerships with labor, community organizations, and movement allies that are engaged in the IE field program.
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Provide information for compliance reporting as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Minimum 5 years of experience in grassroots, labor, community, or electoral organizing.
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Demonstrated success in coalition-building and partnership management.
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Experience developing grassroots leadership and facilitating training or political education.
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Strong knowledge of Michigan’s political landscape and progressive movement ecosystem.
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Ability to plan and execute complex organizing or campaign strategies.
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Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
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Strong commitment to racial, economic, and social justice.
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Comfort working evenings and weekends as needed, and traveling across the state.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Experience managing electoral campaigns or political programs.
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Familiarity with labor union organizing and community coalition work.
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Proficiency with CRM and campaign data tools (EveryAction, VAN, Spoke, etc.).
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Experience supervising and mentoring staff or volunteers.
Salary & Compensation: The final salary will be determined based on an internal equitable scale that takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job description. The upper end of the salary range is reserved for individuals who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications and years of experience.
We also offer a robust benefit package for full time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan options; professional development funding; and remote work support.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Working Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.