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Job description
Distributed Organizing Manager
Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as a Distributed Organizing Manager for the 2026 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:
The Distributed Organizing Manager is responsible for ensuring successful execution of a scaled distributing organizing campaign, volunteer recruitment for a statewide field operation, organizing on socials, and managing remote volunteer teams. The ideal candidate has strong organizing skills, is tech-savvy, is knowledgeable of distributed and organizing systems, and has experience managing staff. This will be a full time position based in Ann Arbor, MI, although there is flexibility with remote work and a relocation timeline. This position offers compensation in the form of a monthly salary and healthcare benefits.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and manage dynamic distributed volunteer teams that help mobilize voters across the state
Help implement an all-encompassing, field-informed distributed organizing plan, leading absorption into volunteer teams with frequent team calls, reporting results and recognizing super volunteers
Work with technology vendors to build and adapt technology that lowers the barriers to entry for remote volunteers and helps bridge the gap of distance
Manage direct voter contact tools and control volunteer access to tools
Work well with stakeholders, including vendors, who manage changing and competing priorities
Set goals with the Organizing Director to ensure we meet our massive voter contact goals
Help develop event specific toolkits, host materials, volunteer calls, recruitment collateral, etc. for distributed events
Monitor, engage, and amplify volunteer activities across a specific set of social media platforms
Provide regular (weekly/bi-weekly) reports to campaign leadership on progress vs. goals, challenges, adjustments
Use data to drive continuous improvement: what tactics are working, which programs are underperforming, course corrections
After major milestones (e.g. after early voting, after debate, after each field push), contribute to internal debriefs and document lessons learned
Qualifications (Required):
Ability to translate strategy into concrete tactics; know when to shift tactics; strong judgment under pressure
In depth understanding of distributed systems, structures, and best practices for onboarding remote volunteers to support on-the-ground organizing
Highly proficient with ActionKit or equivalent CRMs and other relevant tools (mapping software, phone-bank/text platforms, etc.)
Highly organized and able to manage multiple complex constituency relationship management systems
Experience with Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, and various email, texting, calling, and event management platforms
Experience with VAN and basic voter contact targeting strategies
Digital native with strong intuition for viral content and tactfully engaging in relevant online conversations
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership communication skills
Must have transportation to attend events as needed
Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive
Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends.
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 U.S. Senate campaign experience (or similar high-stakes/competitive federal campaign)
Experience with VAN / Votebuilder or similar tools
Fluency in any of the following languages besides English: Spanish, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese
Experience directly managing/staffing a principal is a significant 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.
Worksite address
ann arbor, MI, 48113, US
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