Deputy Operations Director

Overview

As Michigan takes center stage on the political landscape for the upcoming elections, students in Michigan have an opportunity to make their voices heard and take leadership on their campuses. For Michigan will empower students to be civic leaders in their community through voter registration, education, and turnout. 

With over 80 colleges and universities in the state of Michigan and nearly half a million students, young voters have the numbers and the power to shape the future of our state through leadership in the electoral process.

We’re building a scrappy and innovative operation to protect and expand democracy by elevating youth leadership across the state in order to empower thousands of college students to take control of their futures, get organized, and vote in the 2026 elections. 

What Will You Do?

The Deputy Operations Director will be responsible for helping manage the operations and

logistics of For Michigan’s 2026 programming. This mid-level position will work closely with the Operations Director and organizers on the ground to maintain day-to-day logistics, accurately track expenses, fulfill supplies requests, and coordinate procurement and distribution needs. The Operations department is additionally responsible for For Michigan’s human resources and compliance, working closely with legal counsel and our compliance consultant to ensure smooth and legal operations for both. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Assistance with the planning and execution of creative campus organizing tactics, including voter festivals, goofy stunts, and events
• Ensurance of logistical support for an expansive organizing program, including working with vendors, ordering merchandise and materials, completing regular supply audits, etc.
• Securing campaign offices and storage units, assisting with the negotiation of leases, and setting up/maintaining/shutting down utilities
• Facilitation of budget requests and assistance for department heads in making budget-informed decisions
• Tracking and facilitating hiring and onboarding throughout the organization during and between hiring waves
• Supporting and building training materials for onboarding and operations systems
• Development and implementation of internal systems to ensure all departments are working together in coordination
• All other duties as assigned

Who Are You?

A successful candidate for this role will:

• Love creating systems, processes, spreadsheets, and have a knack for logistics 
• Excited to get creative in the development of youth voter outreach tactics and systems 
• Be scrappy and flexible; able to manage several tasks simultaneously 
• Have experience with campaign operations and/or campaign organizing
• Be a self-starter, exceptionally well-organized, and have strong time management skills

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 remain in a stationary position for long periods of time while operating a computer and other office machinery
• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time talking with students and staff in a variety of different weather and temperatures
• Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours, including nights and weekends
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position while driving or riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle because extensive statewide travel is necessary
• Must be available on a regular and predictable schedule
• Must be able to work on-site

Job Details: The compensation for this role is $6,300/month plus a generous benefits package. This position is full time, at-will, and terminable at any time without or without cause. This position is in person based in Detroit, Michigan. 

To Apply: Fill out a short application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciHa90Mg3qp16mbgactVJUUGlNKoe7Lx8jsgpn7yImtPlQpw/viewform

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.