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Description

The Michigan Democratic Party is seeking a Training Director for the 2026 Coordinated Campaign. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to building the grassroots turnout operation needed to win close elections this November.

The Coordinated Campaign Training Director will manage and develop tools, curriculum, and training materials to support staff and volunteers. They will work with stakeholders, partners, and campaigns to create, oversee, and execute a training program that develops core organizing skills across the organization.

This is a critical role serving on the organizing leadership team and will work closely with other departments and the Organizing Director to implement programs that elect Democrats up and down the ballot. This is a full-time position based in Detroit, Michigan and reports to the Organizing Director.

Key Responsibilities and Characteristics

• Work with the Organizing Director to develop and execute a comprehensive training program for mid- and entry-level staff, as well as volunteers, on required hard and soft skills.
• Collaborate with Organizing Deputies to address the on-the-ground training gaps of staff and volunteers.
• Create and maintain clear organizational systems for tracking information, daily communications, and deliverables across Organizing verticals.
• Assist in the coaching and development of staff on an as-needed basis, supplementing Organizing leadership management when required.
• Lead regular statewide trainings both in person and virtually, including weekly webinars, staff onboardings, and retreats.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to synthesize complex information and concepts into digestible training materials for staff of various backgrounds and experience levels.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Understanding of Organizing programmatic goals, strategic imperatives, and ability to coach on the skills required of Field Organizers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced campaign environment, that may require long, irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.

Preferred Characteristics

• Calm under pressure, and possesses the flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a changing campaign environment.
• Collaborative and excited to learn from/with peers who come from a diversity of backgrounds.
• An empathetic and results-oriented coach who values professional and personal development of staff.
• Strong understanding of communicating effectively to individuals with various learning styles simultaneously.
• Experience in Field Organizing on Coordinated or Statewide Campaigns a plus.
• Fully invested in the success of Michigan Democrats.

Salary, Benefits, and Logistics

The pay range is $7000 per month. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Detroit. This position includes a full benefits package of health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.

Application

To apply, please use this form: HERE. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Link: https://forms.gle/FLAwbrbrXW2utxNN6

The Michigan Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family medical status or genetic information, military service, age,national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or disability.