democracyFIRST Field Organizer - MI

Progressive Turnout Project; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

democracyFIRST is seeking a democracyFIRST Field Organizer to join onsite campaigns in Grand Rapids, MI, Marshall, and Paw Paw as part of the Michigan GOTV effort. Start ASAP; end date November 3, 2026.

The role focuses on door-to-door outreach, phone banking, and mobilizing voters to support pro-democracy candidates in the fall 2026 cycle. Ideal candidates have at least one election cycle of organizing or related experience, strong Google Workspace skills, and the ability to meet targets while

Qualifications

• At least 1 election cycle of organizing or managing experience.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Flexible, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Availability to work weekends and evenings (GOTV).

Responsibilities

• Meet daily and weekly door knocking and phone call goals set by the Field Director.
• Remain accountable to metric goals set by Field Director and broader field plan.
• Build a strong and supportive team culture.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Campaign organizing

Field organizing

Interpersonal skills

Transportation access

Weekend/evening availability

Tools

Google Workspace

VAN/Votebuilder

Mobilize

Job description

Position Title: democracyFIRST Field Organizer - MI

Location: On-site in campaign offices - Grand Rapids, Marshall, Paw Paw

Rate: $25 - $31.25/hour

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: November 3, 2026

Position Summary

democracyFIRST is seeking highly motivated and talented Field Organizers that are passionate about expanding our work to elect pro-democracy candidates to local positions across Michigan in the fall 2026 cycle. As a Field Organizer, you will play a critical role in expanding our field impact down the ballot and help protect the administration of our elections for the future. This position requires a strong ability to engage with voters and support the overall organizing program across the city you are assigned to. This position reports directly to the Regional Organizing Director (ROD). Campaign offices will be located in the following cities: Grand Rapids, Marshall, Paw Paw. Applicants should indicate their preferred location when submitted the application form.

Position requires reliable access to transportation, with availability to work weekends and evenings during initial phases. Weekend and evening hours will be required during GOTV.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily and weekly door knocking and phone call goals set by the Field Director
• Remain accountable to metric goals set by Field Director and broader field plan
• Build a strong and supportive team culture
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications (You will be a good fit if)

• At least 1 election cycle (or 1 year) of organizing or managing experience—whether on political campaigns, in local community organizations, or in a customer service role
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail - can juggle tasks without letting anything fall through the cracks
• Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work independently based on a strategic field plan
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Available to work weekends and evenings during initial phases; weekends and evening work will be required during the GOTV phase

Preferred Qualifications (Not required)

• Working knowledge of VAN/Votebuilder, Mobilize, and other campaign technology platforms
• Familiarity with using social media platforms to recruit volunteers and build for events

Questions about the position may be directed to [e-mail].

About DemocracyFIRST

Founded in 2021, democracyFIRST is a cross-partisan and ideologically diverse project that aims to restore the political consensus on the central pro-democracy principles underpinning our electoral process. Our mission is to confront the rising anti-democracy movement in America and preserve the future of our democracy. Our electoral programming is designed to confront, isolate, and defeat the anti-democracy candidates and elected officials who pose the greatest threat of subverting our elections - those in positions that administer and certify our elections on a state level. democracyFIRST is an affiliated organization of Progressive Turnout Project.

About Progressive Turnout Project

Progressive Turnout Project is dedicated to mobilizing the Democratic Party and our voter turnout initiatives are solely focused on motivating Democrats to exercise their right to vote. All our work at Progressive Turnout Project is to build power for the long term. Through data-driven research, we design, test, and deploy specialized voter turnout programs. We're here to share resources, implement strategy, and offer our expertise for the advancement of Democrats and democracy itself.

democracyFIRST and PTP are committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the progressive movement. PTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is PTP's policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, economic status, ethnic identity, gender identity, national origin race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.