We are looking for a collaborative and energetic Election Protection Organizer to join our team in Michigan. This is a key role supporting our work to grow and diversify our audience and volunteer base as we work to engage millions more in our fight to protect and strengthen democracy in advance of this significant upcoming election. This role is at the intersection of community and democracy. You will work with various communities across the state to expand our growing membership base through recruitment efforts and by engaging members in our Election Protection programming. You will also support our comprehensive Election Protection training and serve as a first point of contact for volunteers and members.

This is a full-time, temporary role reporting to the State Director, Michigan; this role is based in Michigan with the expectation to travel around the state at least 2 days per week, especially during peak times. Destinations will most likely be, but may not be limited to, Southeastern and Central Michigan; Greater Detroit area and Greater Lansing area being the most common locations. This role will start on June 1, 2026 and will end December 15, 2026.

Responsibilities

Engage members in our Election Protection efforts

Support recruitment and training for members and volunteers to serve as volunteers for election administration advocacy, early voting, election day, and post-election activities, and support recruitment and engagement in activities after Election Protection.
Assist in developing and leading engaging Election Protection training for members, volunteers, and community partners
Participate in engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work
Engage in state and/or multi-state campaigns and mobilizations to defend voting rights
Assist in developing and disseminating Election Protection-related educational resources and toolkits using traditional (print, tv, etc.) and digital communication platforms
Support the implementation of systems to manage Common Cause members and volunteers for early voting and election day, including sign-up and placement of volunteers, calling volunteers to engage or re-engage them, etc.
Support collection and reporting of data and information from voters, volunteers, partners, election officials, and other sources.
Share Election Protection educational materials to our social media pages to engage members and share accurate information about elections

Build and maintain relationships with community partners and elected officials

Act as a representative of Common Cause in various coalitions
Monitor and engage with Boards of Elections and local election officials across counties to discuss voter access and election administration during early voting, election day, and post-election
Build relationships with key stakeholders and host community meetings to understand current barriers to voter participation

Administrative and other duties

Complete administrative tasks as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Engage members in our Election Protection efforts

Support recruitment and training for members and volunteers to serve as volunteers for election administration advocacy, early voting, election day, and post-election activities, and support recruitment and engagement in activities after Election Protection.
Assist in developing and leading engaging Election Protection training for members, volunteers, and community partners
Participate in engaging, nonpartisan education and outreach activities to expand awareness of our work
Engage in state and/or multi-state campaigns and mobilizations to defend voting rights
Assist in developing and disseminating Election Protection-related educational resources and toolkits using traditional (print, tv, etc.) and digital communication platforms
Support the implementation of systems to manage Common Cause members and volunteers for early voting and election day, including sign-up and placement of volunteers, calling volunteers to engage or re-engage them, etc.
Support collection and reporting of data and information from voters, volunteers, partners, election officials, and other sources.
Share Election Protection educational materials to our social media pages to engage members and share accurate information about elections

Build and maintain relationships with community partners and elected officials

Act as a representative of Common Cause in various coalitions
Monitor and engage with Boards of Elections and local election officials across counties to discuss voter access and election administration during early voting, election day, and post-election
Build relationships with key stakeholders and host community meetings to understand current barriers to voter participation

Administrative and other duties

Complete administrative tasks as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.    

   Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country. 

Election Protection Organizer, Michigan (Temporary)

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