Abdul U.S. Senate: Research & Policy Assistant

Abdul for U.S. Senate:
Research & Policy Assistant

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $4,500 (Monthly)

Healthcare:
Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

Company:
Abdul for U.S. Senate

Department:
Communications

Employment Type:

Campaign

Application Instructions:
Please send your resume to Roxie Richner at  Include your first and last name and Rapid Response Manager in the subject line of the email. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis with a start date in late October or early November. This is a full-time position with the Abdul for Senate campaign, and is expected to conclude in August 2026, with potential to extend to November 2026.

The Research & Policy Assistant will be paid a monthly salary of $4,500 per month, commensurate with experience.

Job Description:

Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as a Research & Policy Assistant 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.

The Research & Policy Assistant is responsible for providing in-depth, well-researched insight on a variety of topics including legislation, polling, and media. This role is housed in the Communications team, but cross-departmental work will be frequent. 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:

• Lead research for policy-heavy deliverables
• Draft policy backgrounders and one-pagers
• Compile states, stories, and data-points for various projects
• Regularly fact check outgoing materials
• Work closely with the Rapid Response Manager to monitor developments in the political landscape
• Collaborate with the Press Assistant on journalist research and briefs
• Operate as "on-call" for the Communications Department, as well as the Political and Organizing teams as needed
• Other campaign needs as required

Qualifications (Required):

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Highly organized, with experience creating and maintaining tracking systems
• Familiarity with the legislative process and moderate policy knowledge
• Comfortability fielding requests from many directions at once
• 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):

• Degree in Public Policy or similar field is a plus
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in campaigns, government, communications, or a similar field
• Exceptional Excel skills is a plus
• Previous experience working in Michigan is a significant plus