For Michigan: Campus Runner

Job Post; Michigan; On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

For Michigan is seeking Campus Runners to support campus programs and youth engagement across Michigan. You will drive between campuses, move supplies, set up events, and help ensure timely turnout efforts.

This full-time, on-site role requires a flexible schedule, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to spend substantial time traveling to campuses while building a dynamic, student-led organizing operation.

Qualifications

• Departmental staff level position (e.g., Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

Responsibilities

• Picking up supplies and food and driving them to campuses to support Organizers on the front line
• Setting up supplies - tables, canopies, chairs, etc. - for campus events ahead of Organizers’ arrival and aiding breakdown after events
• Being on-call for emergency supply runs and pickups to support on-the-ground efforts
• Assisting with other organizational priorities and special projects with some voter contact support during key moments

Job description

For Michigan: Campus Runner

LOCATION

MI

SALARY

$4250 - $4250 (Monthly)

COMPANY

For Michigan

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Non-Profit

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff (a role in a specific department. Ex: Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

There are over 80 colleges and universities in Michigan, with nearly half a million students. Founded in 2024, For Michigan organizes students across the state to turn out in critical elections. In 2024, our program broke campus turnout records, with more votes cast in campus precincts than in 2020, 2016, or 2012.

Building on that momentum, For Michigan is leading a robust campus mobilization program for 2026, focused on building on-campus teams, investing in full-time organizers and paid student fellows, and creating digital content made for and by students.

Campus Runners will support key campuses and their student-powered organizations that inspire civic engagement and drive historic youth turnout in 2026.

What Will You Do?

Campus Runners will be responsible for supporting, supplying, and restocking strong campus programs that empower students to lead their peers, break down barriers to civic participation, and prepare for key 2026 races. This is not a conventional organizing job, you won’t be stuck in a field office or attached to a computer. A typical day means driving to and from campus, moving supplies, setting up and tearing down events, and supporting a youth movement with your grit and determination.

Responsibilities include:

• Picking up supplies and food and driving them to one of our most targeted campuses, delivering them to Organizers on the front line of For Michigan’s strategy to drive student turnout
• Lending your energy to setting up supplies - tables, canopies, chairs, etc. - for campus events ahead of Organizers’ arrival and assisting with breakdown and removal of supplies post-event, ensuring that events start on time and that all For Michigan-owned supplies remain in our possession post-event
• Being on-call for emergency supply runs and pick ups, providing vital support to our on the ground efforts
• Supporting other organizational priorities and special projects as assigned with some direct voter contact support for the organizing team during key moments

Who Are You?

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for empowering young people and strengthening democracy
• Be scrappy and flexible, able to problem-solve and juggle multiple priorities
• Be a self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Have a driver’s license, access to a reliable car, and a willingness to spend a significant amount of time driving
• Be able to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Be located near or willing to relocate to one of our campuses
• Previous organizing and/or operations experience is a plus, but not required
• Students graduating in spring or summer 2026 are encouraged to apply.

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 work outdoors for extended periods of time moving supplies in a variety of different weather and temperatures.
• Flexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal operating hours.
• Remaining in a stationary position while driving or riding in a vehicle for travel purposes

Job Details

The compensation for this role is $4,250/month commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package. This position is full time, at-will, and terminable at any time without or without cause.