Abdul for U.S. Senate: Fall Field Fellow

Job Post; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A political campaign organization is seeking passionate candidates for the role of Fall Field Fellow to support voter engagement and volunteer recruitment efforts across Michigan. This part-time position offers a weekly stipend of $250 for approximately 15 hours of work and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to advancing the campaign’s mission, with previous experience in field organizing preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have transportation to attend events as needed.
• Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate.
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus organizing efforts.
• Recruit and onboard volunteers through various outreach.
• Conduct voter contact via canvassing and phone banking.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to balance competing priorities

Multicultural competence

Organizational skills

Tools

Google Drive and Sheets/Excel

Mobilize

Job description

Overview

Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as fall field fellows for the 2026 election cycle. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to our mission of electing Abdul El-Sayed our next U.S. Senator.

Role Overview

Field Fellows will be the backbone of our organizing program, helping us build people power across Michigan. Fellows will recruit, train, and support volunteers while engaging voters directly in their communities to build support ahead of the 2026 primary. This will be a part-time position based around the state. This position offers compensation in the form of a $250 weekly stipend for an average of 15 hours of work each week.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus organizing efforts
• Recruit and onboard volunteers through outreach calls, texts, and in-person conversations
• Conduct voter contact via door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and texting
• Help plan and execute local organizing events, trainings, and canvasses
• Track data in campaign tools to measure outreach and progress
• Other campaign needs as required

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have transportation to attend events as needed
• Proficiency with Google Drive and Sheets/Excel
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questions
• Ability to balance between competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability

Preferred:

• Previous experience in field organizing or other campaign work is a plus
• Previous experience working in Michigan is a significant plus
• Proficiency with Mobilize is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abdul for Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Abdul for Senate are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

Please send your resume to Jacob Welch at [e-mail]. Include your first and last name and “Fall Field Fellow” in the subject line of the email. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis with a start date in late October. This is a part-time position with the Abdul for Senate campaign, and is expected to conclude in December 2025, with potential to extend further. Field Fellows will be paid a weekly stipend of $250 for 15 hours each week.