For Michigan: Campus Organizer

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Overview

There are over 80 colleges and universities in Michigan, with nearly half a million students. Founded in 2024, For Michigan organizes students across the state to turn out in critical elections. In 2024, our program broke campus turnout records, with more votes cast in campus precincts than in 2020, 2016, or 2012.

Building on that momentum, For Michigan is leading a robust campus mobilization program for 2026, focused on building on-campus teams, investing in full-time organizers and paid student fellows, and creating digital content made for and by students.

Campus Organizers will lead the charge on key campuses, building student-powered organizations that inspire civic engagement and drive historic youth turnout in 2026.

What Will You Do?

Campus Organizers will be responsible for building strong campus programs that empower students to lead their peers, break down barriers to civic participation, and prepare for key 2026 races. This is not a conventional organizing job, you won’t be stuck in a field office. A typical day means being on campus, talking to students, and building a movement from the ground up.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and executing a campus organizing plan in line with For Michigan’s statewide strategy

• Recruiting, training, and managing a team of paid student fellows and volunteers who will mobilize their peers

• Building relationships with administrators, faculty, student leaders, and student organizations on campus

• Breaking down barriers that discourage students from civic engagement and participating in the electoral process

• Conducting direct voter contact through door knocking, high-traffic tabling, class raps, relational organizing, and more

• Using social media creatively to engage students and amplify campus-based organizing

• Managing fun, visible events that educate students about upcoming elections and inspire them to take action

• Supporting other organizational priorities and special projects as assigned

Who Are You?

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for empowering young people and strengthening democracy

• Be eager to talk to as many students as possible and comfortable striking up conversations with strangers

• Be scrappy and flexible, able to problem-solve and juggle multiple priorities

• Be a self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills

• Have a driver’s license and access to a reliable car

• Be able to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Be located near or willing to relocate to one of our campuses

• Previous organizing experience is a plus, but not required

We will be hiring Campus Organizers in multiple cohorts, with the first group beginning in January 2026 and additional hiring waves leading into fall semester. Students graduating in spring or summer 2026 are encouraged to apply now.

What Are The Physical Requirements?

We are an inclusive organization committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive. The requirements of this job related to its physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee in order to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time talking with students in a variety of different weather and temperatures.

• Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours.

• Remaining in a stationary position while driving or riding in a vehicle for travel purposes

Job Details: The compensation for this role is $4,250/month commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package. This position is at-will, terminable at any time with or without cause.

To Apply: Fill out a short application here.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.

We see diversity of all kinds as essential to doing our work well. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse composition of America itself. We strongly encourage applications from structurally marginalized and under-represented communities and experiences to apply.