Progressive Turnout Project: democracyFIRST Regional Organizing Director - MI

Democracyfirst Regional Organizing Director - Mi

Location: Grand Rapids, Marshall, Paw Paw, Mi

Salary: $5880 (Monthly)

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

Managed Paid Staff

Company: Progressive Turnout Project

Department: Organizing

Employment Type: Pac

Minimum Level of Experience: Departmental Staff (a role in a specific department. Ex: Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

Application Instructions:

Job Description

Position Title: democracyFIRST Regional Organizing Director (ROD)

Location: On-site in campaign offices - Grand Rapids, Marshall, Paw Paw

Salary: Biweekly, $2,940

Start Date: July 6, 2026

End Date: November 6, 2026

Position Summary:

democracyFIRST is seeking highly motivated and talented Regional Organizing Directors (ROD) passionate about expanding our work to elect pro-democracy candidates to local positions across Michigan in the fall 2026 cycle. As a ROD, you will play a critical role in expanding our field program to help protect the administration of our elections for the future. This position requires a strong ability to recruit, train, and manage staff and support the overall organizing program across the county you are assigned to. This position reports directly to the National Field Director. Campaign offices will be located in the following cities: Grand Rapids, Marshall, Paw Paw.

Position requires reliable access to transportation, with availability to work weekends and evenings as needed. This position is eligible for benefits, including employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day operations of a canvassing team, managing Organizers and conducting weekly 1:1s.
• Remain accountable to metric goals set by the National Field Director and broader field plan.
• Build a strong and supportive team culture.
• Coach your team towards meeting weekly door knocking and phone call goals set by the National Field Director.
• Meet own weekly door knocking and phone call goals set by the National Field Director.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications (You will be a good fit if):

• At least 1 election cycle (or 1 year) of organizing or managing experience—whether on political campaigns, in local community organizations, or in a customer service role.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Experience in recruiting, training, and managing staff.
• Exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail - can juggle tasks without letting anything fall through the cracks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of VAN/Votebuilder, Mobilize, and other campaign technology platforms.
• Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work independently based on a strategic field plan.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Available to work weekends and evenings during initial phases; weekends and evening work will be required during GOTV phase

Preferred Qualifications (Not required):

• Experience building attendance for events.
• Working knowledge of VAN/Votebuilder, Mobilize, and other campaign technology platforms.
• Familiarity with using social media platforms to recruit volunteers and build for events.