Welcome Week/GOTV/Relational Director

OverviewAs 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 programWork 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 participationHelp RODs and Campus Organizers brainstorm and plan creative events and strategies throughout the semester to build community, develop leadership, and sustain student involvementSupport the Operations department with logistics needs, supply procurement, and other priorities as neededCollaborate closely with the Organizing department to set and meet Relational goals, spearheading this key piece of our peer-to-peer organizing strategyCollaborate closely with the State Director, Organizing and Data department to set goals, build accountability systems, and evaluate progress using metricsCommunicate and manage across departments to ensure alignment on WW and GOTV goalsOther duties as assigned by leadershipWho 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 organizerExperience designing and executing large-scale events or campus activations, especially those centered on recruitment or visibilityExperience using, and ideally administrating, relational tools, preferably EmpowerExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenCreativity and excitement for supporting student-led, outside-the-box organizing tacticsA strong understanding of Google Suite and VANAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work long, irregular hours including weekendsAttention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders across all levels of our organizationA driver’s license and access to a reliable carWillingness to relocate to Michigan by the start date; Detroit residency preferredWhat 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 computerAbility to work outdoors for extended periods talking with students and staff in various weather conditionsFlexibility to work extensive hours outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekendsAbility to travel extensively across Michigan, including long periods in a vehicleAvailability on a regular and predictable scheduleAbility to work on-siteJob 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.