Abdul U.S. Senate: Distributed Organizing Manager

Distributed Organizing Manager

Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as a Distributed Organizing Manager 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:

The Distributed Organizing Manager is responsible for ensuring successful execution of a scaled distributing organizing campaign, volunteer recruitment for a statewide field operation, organizing on socials, and managing remote volunteer teams. The ideal candidate has strong organizing skills, is tech-savvy, is knowledgeable of distributed and organizing systems, and has experience managing staff. This will be a full time position based in Ann Arbor, MI, although there is flexibility with remote work and a relocation timeline.

This position offers compensation in the form of a monthly salary and healthcare benefits.

Responsibilities:

Design, build, and manage dynamic distributed volunteer teams that help mobilize voters across the state

Help implement an all-encompassing, field-informed distributed organizing plan, leading absorption into volunteer teams with frequent team calls, reporting results and recognizing super volunteers

Work with technology vendors to build and adapt technology that lowers the barriers to entry for remote volunteers and helps bridge the gap of distance

Manage direct voter contact tools and control volunteer access to tools

Work well with stakeholders, including vendors, who manage changing and competing priorities

Set goals with the Organizing Director to ensure we meet our massive voter contact goals

Help develop event specific toolkits, host materials, volunteer calls, recruitment collateral, etc. for distributed events

Monitor, engage, and amplify volunteer activities across a specific set of social media platforms

Provide regular (weekly/bi-weekly) reports to campaign leadership on progress vs. goals, challenges, adjustments

Use data to drive continuous improvement: what tactics are working, which programs are underperforming, course corrections

After major milestones (e.g. after early voting, after debate, after each field push), contribute to internal debriefs and document lessons learned

Qualifications (Required):

Ability to translate strategy into concrete tactics; know when to shift tactics; strong judgment under pressure

In depth understanding of distributed systems, structures, and best practices for onboarding remote volunteers to support on-the-ground organizing

Highly proficient with Action Kit or equivalent CRMs and other relevant tools (mapping software, phone-bank/text platforms, etc.)

Highly organized and able to manage multiple complex constituency relationship management systems

Experience with Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, and various email, texting, calling, and event management platforms

Experience with VAN and basic voter contact targeting strategies

Digital native with strong intuition for viral content and tactfully engaging in relevant online conversations

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Exceptional interpersonal and leadership communication skills

Must have transportation to attend events as needed

Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive

Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends.

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

Qualifications (Preferred):

Previous U.S. Senate campaign experience (or similar high-stakes/competitive federal campaign)

Experience with VAN / Vote builder or similar tools

Fluency in any of the following languages besides English:
Spanish, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese

Experience directly managing/staffing a principal is a significant plus

Previous experience working in Michigan is a significant plus

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.