Field Organizing ManagerAbdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as a Field 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 Field Organizing Manager is responsible for overseeing the massive volunteer field network that we'll build to send Abdul to the U.S. Senate.
That will include program design, volunteer recruitment and leadership development, team building and coordination, and voter contact activities. 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:Develop, with campaign leadership, a comprehensive field plan (timeline, goals, metrics) for voter contact (canvassing, phone/text/door), volunteer recruitment, GOTV (Get Out The Vote), persuasion, persuasion targeting, and turnout in key geographiesAllocate resources (staff, volunteer time, budget, materials) across regions (counties, districts, precincts) to maximize returnRecruit, train, mentor, and manage field volunteers across various roles and a statewide network of localized teamsDevelop volunteer leadership programs so volunteers take on leadership roles (team captains, local organizers, etc)Oversee execution of specified voter contact programs (eg. canvassing or events) and ensure quality control: script adherence, data capture, feedback loops, issue resolutionBuild capacity in the field: ensure staff and key volunteers understand data tools (VAN / Votebuilder / other), turfing, targeting, volunteer managementWork closely with data / targeting teams to refine lists, turf, prioritize contacts, and adjust ground strategy in response to field resultsPlan and lead the GOTV phase: early voting, absentee/mail ballot strategy, election day operationsCoordinate election day logistics: transportation, poll watchers, precinct coverage, volunteer shifts, material distributionCoordinate with allied groups to maximize alignment and avoid duplication; possibly joint outreach or coalition workProcure and manage field infrastructure: offices, vehicles, materials, phones/tablets, etc.Provide regular (weekly/bi-weekly) reports to campaign leadership on progress vs.
goals, challenges, adjustmentsUse data to drive continuous improvement: After major milestones, facilitate internal debriefs and document lessons learnedCoordinate with other campaign departments to ensure field efforts are leveraged fully (media, social, earned, etc.)Ensure safety, legal compliance, and risk management in field operationsQualifications (Required):Ability to translate strategy into concrete tactics; know when to shift tactics; strong judgment under pressureHighly proficient with VAN/Votebuilder and and other relevant tools (mapping software, phone-bank/text platforms, spreadsheets, project management tools, etc.)Strong familiarity with voter files (VAN / VoteBuilder or equivalent), targeting, turfing, metrics. Comfortable working with data to inform decisionsRecruiting, training, retaining volunteers; creating leadership pipelines. Strong people management, coaching, and customer service skillsExcellent project management; able to juggle many moving parts; strong attention to detailComfortable overseeing complex logistics: event planning, supply chain, field offices, transportationA minimum of 3 years in field organizing / field directing, preferably for U.S. Senate, gubernatorial, or other large scale state or federal campaignsMust have transportation to attend events as neededProficiency with Excel and Google DriveWillingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends, and travel frequently throughout the stateSuperior written and verbal communication skillsAbility to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questionsAbility to balance between competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detailCommitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S.
SenateAbility 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 waysPersonal 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 disabilityQualifications (Preferred):Previous U.S. Senate campaign experience (or similar high-stakes/competitive federal campaign).Understanding of rules/regulations around GOTV, canvassing, voter registration, absentee/mail ballots in MichiganExperience managing GOTV programs in large, diverse states (with rural, suburban, and urban field operations)Experience working with coalition partners, community orgs, unions, etcFluency in any of the following languages besides English: Spanish, Arabic, Bangla, ChineseExperience directly managing/staffing a principal is a significant plusPrevious experience working in Michigan is a significant plusAbdul 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.