Michigan House Democratic Fund: Field Director

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The ** Michigan House Democratic Fund (MHDF)** is seeking a talented and driven** Field Director** for the 2026 election cycle. This individual will play a key role in helping Democrats retake the majority in the Michigan House of Representatives — one of the most critical battleground chambers in the country.

The Field Director will be responsible for developing and executing the MHDF’s voter contact operation and managing the day-to-day field priorities of campaign managers, volunteers, and fellows. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supervising staff and volunteers; organizing and facilitating campaign events; and representing the campaign at community and political events.

The ideal candidate can run an ambitious relational program, has strong interpersonal and technical skills, and can think strategically about running a voter contact program in state house districts across Michigan.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a large-scale field and organizing plan

• Design, implement, and track systems, structures, and goal ramps to drive field performance

• Provide leadership, resources, guidance, and technical support to campaigns, campaign managers, and volunteers in every stage of the cycle

• Manage campaign managers’ field efforts and programs

• Organize, lead, and attend volunteer training and campaign events

• Maintain accurate and reliable field data in Votebuilder

• Provide the campaign team with weekly quantitative and qualitative reports as part of an ongoing evaluation of the program’s success

Experience, Skills, and Characteristics:

• Experience working in Michigan or strong familiarity with the state’s political landscape preferred.

• Two cycles of field experience, one cycle in a management role preferred

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, especially conflict resolution, listening, and ability to communicate professionally and empathetically.

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to not only stay organized yourself but also to help ensure others are organized.

• Comfort and ability to seek support and resources from others, including receiving and incorporating feedback.

• Experience using NGP VAN is required. Experience with Mobilize, Reach, Scale to Win, or similar system(s) is preferred, but not required.

• Must have a driver license and access to reliable transportation

• Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends.