Working Families Party
Michigan Statewide Political Organizing Director
Working Families Party, Lansing, Michigan, United States
Michigan Statewide Political Organizing Director
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About The Working Families Party
The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.
We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.
The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America that realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.
Position Summary:
The Statewide Political Organizing Director for the Michigan Working Families Party (MI WFP) is responsible for leading the organization’s statewide grassroots organizing strategy and strengthening its political power base across Michigan. This senior leadership role centers on building and developing MI WFP’s membership, supporting regional chapters, coordinating statewide campaigns, and cultivating relationships with labor, community, and advocacy partners. The Director will serve as the chief strategist and lead organizer, overseeing volunteer recruitment, leadership development, and political education initiatives that empower members to drive progressive change. They will support local data systems (e.g., VAN, EveryAction), direct membership fundraising programs, and ensure robust local and statewide engagement.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Grow and develop the grassroots membership base
Serve as lead organizer and strategist for MI WFP statewide organizing strategy and basebuilding in key geographic areas
Recruit, train, and mentor grassroots volunteers and WFP members to take on leadership roles as organizers, chapter leaders, and spokespeople
Design and execute membership‑building strategies, including canvasses, digital outreach, house parties, community meetings, and mass gatherings
Lead political education, leadership development, and training programs for members and volunteers
Manage tracking and data systems to monitor member engagement and leadership growth (VAN, EveryAction, or equivalent CRM)
Drive membership fundraising and dues programs to sustain grassroots power
Support regional chapters and local leadership development
Develop and launch WFP regional chapters and local leadership committees across Michigan through the management of staff and partner organizations
Identify and mentor local leaders to help sustain and grow regional structures
Collaborate with regional and local leaders to establish campaign objectives, enhance electoral influence, and implement community‑driven initiatives
Facilitate coordination between local chapters and statewide/national campaigns to ensure cohesion and shared purpose
Leadership and internal development
Manage the Regional Directors
Supervise, mentor, and coach organizing staff and fellows as assigned
Contribute to statewide and regional strategic planning processes
Support fundraising from individual donors, membership drives, and institutional partners through MI WFP Regional Chapters and caucuses
Represent MI WFP in national strategy discussions and at major political or movement events when appropriate
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Build and strengthen coalitions and partnerships
Develop and maintain strong, durable relationships with labor unions, community organizations, advocacy groups, and allied movements across Michigan
Convene and organize coalitions on shared issue campaigns and electoral projects, ensuring alignment and joint action
Represent WFP and WF Power at state and regional coalition tables, campaign convenings, and movement‑building events
Identify new partnership opportunities with organizations aligned with WFP’s mission and values
Coordinate shared campaign planning and cross‑organizational volunteer mobilizations
Support electoral and issue campaigns
Collaborate with WFP staff and coalition partners to design and implement electoral field programs, including candidate recruitment, voter outreach, and Get Out The Vote operations
Support issue campaigns and grassroots legislative advocacy aligned with WFP priorities
Participate in candidate vetting, endorsement processes, and volunteer coordination for endorsed races
Ensure compliance with campaign finance regulations and reporting procedures
Education And Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in grassroots, labor, community, or electoral organizing
Demonstrated success in coalition‑building and partnership management
Experience developing grassroots leadership and facilitating training or political education
Strong knowledge of Michigan’s political landscape and progressive movement ecosystem
Ability to plan and execute complex organizing or campaign strategies
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills
Strong commitment to racial, economic, and social justice
Comfort working evenings and weekends as needed, and traveling across the state
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Experience managing electoral campaigns or political programs
Familiarity with labor union organizing and community coalition work
Proficiency with CRM and campaign data tools (EveryAction, VAN, Spoke, etc.)
Experience supervising and mentoring staff or volunteers
Spanish or Arabic fluency is a plus
SCHEDULE
The position is full‑time and permanent
Salary & Compensation
The final salary will be determined based on an internal equitable scale that takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job description. The upper end of the salary range is reserved for individuals who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications and years of experience.
We also offer a robust benefit package for full‑time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan options; professional development funding; and remote work support.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Working Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.
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About The Working Families Party
The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.
We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.
The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America that realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.
Position Summary:
The Statewide Political Organizing Director for the Michigan Working Families Party (MI WFP) is responsible for leading the organization’s statewide grassroots organizing strategy and strengthening its political power base across Michigan. This senior leadership role centers on building and developing MI WFP’s membership, supporting regional chapters, coordinating statewide campaigns, and cultivating relationships with labor, community, and advocacy partners. The Director will serve as the chief strategist and lead organizer, overseeing volunteer recruitment, leadership development, and political education initiatives that empower members to drive progressive change. They will support local data systems (e.g., VAN, EveryAction), direct membership fundraising programs, and ensure robust local and statewide engagement.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Grow and develop the grassroots membership base
Serve as lead organizer and strategist for MI WFP statewide organizing strategy and basebuilding in key geographic areas
Recruit, train, and mentor grassroots volunteers and WFP members to take on leadership roles as organizers, chapter leaders, and spokespeople
Design and execute membership‑building strategies, including canvasses, digital outreach, house parties, community meetings, and mass gatherings
Lead political education, leadership development, and training programs for members and volunteers
Manage tracking and data systems to monitor member engagement and leadership growth (VAN, EveryAction, or equivalent CRM)
Drive membership fundraising and dues programs to sustain grassroots power
Support regional chapters and local leadership development
Develop and launch WFP regional chapters and local leadership committees across Michigan through the management of staff and partner organizations
Identify and mentor local leaders to help sustain and grow regional structures
Collaborate with regional and local leaders to establish campaign objectives, enhance electoral influence, and implement community‑driven initiatives
Facilitate coordination between local chapters and statewide/national campaigns to ensure cohesion and shared purpose
Leadership and internal development
Manage the Regional Directors
Supervise, mentor, and coach organizing staff and fellows as assigned
Contribute to statewide and regional strategic planning processes
Support fundraising from individual donors, membership drives, and institutional partners through MI WFP Regional Chapters and caucuses
Represent MI WFP in national strategy discussions and at major political or movement events when appropriate
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Build and strengthen coalitions and partnerships
Develop and maintain strong, durable relationships with labor unions, community organizations, advocacy groups, and allied movements across Michigan
Convene and organize coalitions on shared issue campaigns and electoral projects, ensuring alignment and joint action
Represent WFP and WF Power at state and regional coalition tables, campaign convenings, and movement‑building events
Identify new partnership opportunities with organizations aligned with WFP’s mission and values
Coordinate shared campaign planning and cross‑organizational volunteer mobilizations
Support electoral and issue campaigns
Collaborate with WFP staff and coalition partners to design and implement electoral field programs, including candidate recruitment, voter outreach, and Get Out The Vote operations
Support issue campaigns and grassroots legislative advocacy aligned with WFP priorities
Participate in candidate vetting, endorsement processes, and volunteer coordination for endorsed races
Ensure compliance with campaign finance regulations and reporting procedures
Education And Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in grassroots, labor, community, or electoral organizing
Demonstrated success in coalition‑building and partnership management
Experience developing grassroots leadership and facilitating training or political education
Strong knowledge of Michigan’s political landscape and progressive movement ecosystem
Ability to plan and execute complex organizing or campaign strategies
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills
Strong commitment to racial, economic, and social justice
Comfort working evenings and weekends as needed, and traveling across the state
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Experience managing electoral campaigns or political programs
Familiarity with labor union organizing and community coalition work
Proficiency with CRM and campaign data tools (EveryAction, VAN, Spoke, etc.)
Experience supervising and mentoring staff or volunteers
Spanish or Arabic fluency is a plus
SCHEDULE
The position is full‑time and permanent
Salary & Compensation
The final salary will be determined based on an internal equitable scale that takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job description. The upper end of the salary range is reserved for individuals who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications and years of experience.
We also offer a robust benefit package for full‑time employees including paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan options; professional development funding; and remote work support.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Working Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.
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