Forr Michigan: Campus Organizer

Campus Organizer There are over 80 colleges and universities in Michigan, with nearly half a million students. Founded in 2024, For Michigan organizes students across the state to turn out in critical elections. In 2024, our program broke campus turnout records, with more votes cast in campus precincts than in 2020, 2016, or 2012.Building on that momentum, For Michigan is leading a robust campus mobilization program for 2026, focused on building on-campus teams, investing in full-time organizers and paid student fellows, and creating digital content made for and by students. Campus Organizers will lead the charge on key campuses, building student-powered organizations that inspire civic engagement and drive historic youth turnout in 2026.What Will You Do? Drafting and executing a campus organizing plan in line with For Michigan's statewide strategy Recruiting, training, and managing a team of paid student fellows and volunteers who will mobilize their peers Building relationships with administrators, faculty, student leaders, and student organizations on campus Breaking down barriers that discourage students from civic engagement and participating in the electoral process Conducting direct voter contact through door knocking, high-traffic tabling, class raps, relational organizing, and more Using social media creatively to engage students and amplify campus-based organizing Managing fun, visible events that educate students about upcoming elections and inspire them to take action Supporting other organizational priorities and special projects as assigned Who Are You? Have a passion for empowering young people and strengthening democracy Be eager to talk to as many students as possible and comfortable striking up conversations with strangers Be scrappy and flexible, able to problem-solve and juggle multiple priorities Be a self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills Have a driver's license and access to a reliable car Be able to work evenings and weekends as needed Be located near or willing to relocate to one of our campuses Previous organizing experience is a plus, but not required We will be hiring Campus Organizers in multiple cohorts, with the first group beginning in January 2026 and additional hiring waves leading into fall semester. Students graduating in spring or summer 2026 are encouraged to apply now.