Abdul for US Senate: Muslim Outreach Coordinator

Muslim Outreach Coordinator

Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as a Muslim Outreach Coordinator 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 Muslim Outreach Coordinator is responsible for overseeing comprehensive community organization and leadership outreach, volunteer engagement, and voter contact activities specifically focused on Michigan's Muslim community. 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:

• Maintain relationships with points of contact at local mosques and calendar of major events across all sub-communities
• Recruit volunteers from mosques, youth groups, MSAs, and other Muslim community organizations
• Coordinate large-scale voter registration and absentee voter registration programs
• Facilitate connections within the Muslim media and influencer ecosystem, especially in Southeast Michigan
• Think and work beyond the mosque to engage Muslim individuals in other social and communal spaces
• Work closely with our Organizing Managers to identify Muslim voters and use traditional voter contact and relational tools to engage
• Work with local Muslim speakers and leaders to create surrogate network
• Coordinate candidate visits to every large mosque in Michigan
• Work across other departments as needed to fulfil the campaign's big picture goals

Qualifications (Required):

• At least three years of experience working in the Muslim civic, political, or community organization sectors
• Established relationships with local imams, mosque boards, and community leaders, or a proven ability to build trust quickly within faith-based communities
• Cultural fluency with diverse Muslim communities (e.g., Arab, South Asian, African American, African, Latino Muslim communities) and awareness that Muslim communities are not monolithic
• Strong familiarity with Islamic religious practices and calendars, including Ramadan, Eid, Jummah prayers, and major religious observances, and ability to plan outreach accordingly
• 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):

• Conversational or fluent in Arabic, Urdu, Bangla or Wolof
• Experience managing volunteers or junior staff from within faith communities
• Prior work securing grasstops endorsements from faith leaders or institutions
• Experience working on faith-based outreach in electoral, nonprofit, labor, or advocacy settings, particularly in voter engagement, turnout, or issue-based campaigns

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.