Abdul Senate: Jewish Outreach Director

Abdul for US Senate:
Jewish Outreach Director LOCATION

Detroit, MI

$6000 - $6000 (Monthly)

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

Abdul for US Senate

Organizing

Campaign

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

Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as a Jewish Outreach Director 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 Jewish Outreach Director is responsible for executing a comprehensive strategy to engage, mobilize, and turn out Jewish voters across the state. This role builds and manages relationships with Jewish community leaders, faith institutions, civic organizations, and grassroots networks. The Jewish Outreach Director should have deep familiarity with Jewish community institutions and media, experience building coalitions, and a creative approach to voter engagement that reflects the diversity within Jewish communities across the state (denominational, generational, and geographic).

This is a full-time position based in Detroit, although travel across the state is required. This position offers compensation in the form of a monthly salary and healthcare benefits.

• Lead a statewide Jewish voter outreach and mobilization strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with synagogues, Jewish federations, community organizations, and advocacy groups
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of regional volunteers focused on Jewish voter contact
• Develop culturally relevant messaging and materials in coordination with the communications and digital teams
• Represent the campaign at community events, forums, and coalition meetings
• Coordinate with the field department to integrate Jewish outreach into the broader voter contact program
• Track outreach metrics and report progress to campaign leadership
• Other campaign needs as required

• A minimum of 3 political cycles of volunteer or paid work experience in campaigns, community organizing, or advocacy required
• Established relationships with Jewish community leaders, organizations, and institutions in Michigan
• Must have transportation to attend events statewide as needed
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive
• Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak credibly to diverse audiences within the Jewish community
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questions
• Deep understanding of the political, cultural, and historical context shaping Jewish voter engagement in Michigan
• Ability to balance 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

• Experience using VAN and My Campaigns, Solidarity, or other volunteer management software
• Existing relationships or contacts with local community leaders and organizations outside of traditional progressive Democratic circles
• 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.