Welcome Week/GOTV/Relational Director

Overview

As Michigan once again takes center stage in the 2026 midterm elections, students in our state have a unique opportunity to lead and make their voices heard. With nearly half a million students across more than 80 colleges and universities, young voters have the numbers and the power to shape the future through civic leadership.

For Michigan is building a scrappy and innovative statewide operation to protect and expand democracy by empowering youth leadership. We train, support, and mobilize thousands of college students to take control of their futures, get organized, and vote.

The WW/GOTV/Relational Director will play a key role in ensuring students are both welcomed into civic life at the start of the school year and mobilized to turn out in November.

What Will You Do?

The WW/GOTVRelational Director will use independent discretion and judgment to:

• Lead program planning and statewide coordination of Welcome Week (WW), Get Out the Vote (GOTV) initiatives, and lead our Relational organizing program
• Work directly with RODs, Campus Organizers, and student organizing fellows to design and execute high-visibility Welcome Week events that engage new and returning students, with a focus on driving volunteer recruitment and fellow participation
• Help RODs and Campus Organizers brainstorm and plan creative events and strategies throughout the semester to build community, develop leadership, and sustain student involvement
• Support the Operations department with logistics needs, supply procurement, and other priorities as needed
• Collaborate closely with the Organizing department to set and meet Relational goals, spearheading this key piece of our peer-to-peer organizing strategy
• Collaborate closely with the State Director, Organizing and Data department to set goals, build accountability systems, and evaluate progress using metrics
• Communicate and manage across departments to ensure alignment on WW and GOTV goals
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Who Are You?

As a successful candidate for this job, you will have:

• At least two complete cycles of statewide campaign experience in leadership roles, with a background as an organizer
• Experience designing and executing large-scale events or campus activations, especially those centered on recruitment or visibility
• Experience using, and ideally administrating, relational tools, preferably Empower
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Creativity and excitement for supporting student-led, outside-the-box organizing tactics
• A strong understanding of Google Suite and VAN
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work long, irregular hours including weekends
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders across all levels of our organization
• A driver’s license and access to a reliable car
• Willingness to relocate to Michigan by the start date; Detroit residency preferred

What Are The Physical Requirements?

We are committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and providing reasonable accommodations. Requirements include:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods while using a computer
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods talking with students and staff in various weather conditions
• Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends
• Ability to travel extensively across Michigan, including long periods in a vehicle
• Availability on a regular and predictable schedule
• Ability to work on-site

Job Details: This is a full-time, exempt position.The compensation for this position is $6,000/month and includes 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: Please submit this short application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDZ1QmUZ-wlWacEaDIcennGHAIkx1jImfGiQZ_NVP_oihbqw/viewform. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.