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Job Description:

The Political Director will work closely with the Chair to manage scheduling, build and maintain relationships with MDP stakeholders and partners, and advise on ongoing projects and initiatives. The Political Director will report to the MDP Chair.

The Political Director is a member of the IBEW Local 1106.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain scheduling of the Chair’s event calendar.
• Act as primary political advisor for the Chair and fellow senior leaders.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders including elected officials, Party leaders, grassroots activists, and others, working to align their interests with the Party’s and resolve conflict.
• Partner with State Legislative Caucuses and Project 83 organizing team on candidate recruitment and bench building.
• Coordinate political outreach with other departments, particularly Communications and Organizing.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information with tact and discretion.

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• At least 3 years of political experience
• At least two cycles of campaign experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with a variety of audiences and stakeholders
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools
• Frequent travel may be required
• The applicant must be willing to work in a fast-paced campaign environment. Periodically long hours are required

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Michigan Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The Michigan Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is the MDP’s policy to recruit, hire, train, promote

and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.

How to Apply

Please submit a resumé, brief cover letter, and three references to [email protected] by 5:00PM on Friday, January 23, 2026, with the email subject line “Political Director”.