Description

About Youth Civic Accelerator

Our vision is to build and seed sustainable civic infrastructure that centers young people, BIPOC communities, and working-class voters, especially those historically excluded from political power. Through bold organizing, strategic civic engagement, and aligned electoral programming, this new formation will seek to build power, shape narrative, and drive measurable outcomes across elections and issue-based campaigns.

We believe that long-term political transformation in our country requires bold experimentation, strong operational alignment, and a willingness to invest in shared infrastructure while coordinating local efforts under a cohesive national strategy. By uniting state affiliates within a clearly defined set of political priorities, we can leverage the advantages of collective resources and coordination, even as each affiliate tailors its approach to meet the distinct needs of its community.

Michigan FIRE (Future. Impact. Resistance. Engagement.) / Michigan FIRE Action 

Role: Ann Arbor Regional Organizer
Reports To: Organizing and Training Director 
Location: This role is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan region. Applicant must live within, or within reasonable driving distance to, the region.
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Pay: $50,000 - $55,000

Benefits: 100% employer-paid healthcare, 6% retirement match, wifi and cell stipends, and generous paid time off; details provided upon request

Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: April 2026

Position Summary

The Regional Organizers (ROs) are who drive Michigan FIRE (MF) / Michigan FIRE Action’s (MFA) mission in key regions of Michigan. ROs lead community organizing and membership building efforts focused on empowering and educating young people, especially youth of color, and working class youth. 

This role will be responsible for implementing the regional program of the state plan including but not limited to host community building events, have 1:1s with both members and community members, engage in youth identity and education tactics, and manage relational organizing efforts within their assigned region. ROs will also build a consistent visible presence for MF/MFA in the region, its communities, and campuses as needed.

The strongest candidates will be those who are energized by talking to new people, passionate about civic power, and eager to turn our targeted regions into hubs of youth identity, community building, and engagement. They will be bold, creative, and deeply committed to meeting young people where they are and have experience leading successful organizing efforts.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform base and membership building efforts through engaging with community members, building and executing events while ensuring progress to goal benchmarks (daily, weekly, monthly, and year to date) are hit and/or exceeded.
• Engage in cultural organizing, meeting young people in their cultural spaces with a culture-first approach.
• Travel regularly within your assigned region and maintain a visible, accessible presence for youth and community engagement.
• Help the Organizing and Training Director in coaching and mentoring Community Coordinators and volunteers on best practices for identity, community, and membership building tactics and strategies.
• Manage a network of relational volunteers, organization members, and community members.
• Foster a creative, inclusive, and high-energy team culture that empowers young people to take initiative and mobilize their peers, have youth feel included with a sense of community, and further youth civic education.
• Identify and develop appropriate topics and priorities for the creation of social media content (videos, graphics, etc.) and community/identity building events aligned with MF’s organizational strategy.
• Manage and maintain off campus and on campus relationships with members, volunteers, and community partners.  
  Attend weekly team meetings with the Organizing Director to report on regional activities, progress toward goals, and upcoming priorities.
• Have regular 1:1s with organization members, volunteers, and community members as well as partner organizations as needed.
• Implement self accountability standards for meeting assigned goals associated with each metric.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry and reporting while adhering to strict data quality control standards.
• Jump in where needed to support the overall mission and success of MF/MFA programming.

Key Qualifications:

• Strategic Organizing: At least 2+ years of experience in campus, community, and/or electoral organizing ideally with direct experience in Michigan progressive campaigns.
• Youth Organizing & Civic Engagement: Proven organizing roles in successful youth-centered membership building programs with voter engagement campaigns (c3 and/or c4), and a strong commitment to centering BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and working-class youth in community building.
• Coalition Building & Communication: Skilled relationship-builder with fluency in both grassroots and institutional spaces. Strong communicator and political educator, capable of translating complex strategies for youth and varied audiences.
• Project & Time Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and remote team structures. Self-starter comfortable working independently, including long or irregular hours and travel as needed.
• Progressive Infrastructure & Data Fluency: Familiarity with data ecosystems and experience working with underrepresented communities.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Comfort with technology/virtual platforms, including Zoom, Google Hangouts, Slack, Asana, etc.
• Tool Implementation & Training: Experience with voter contact and organizing tools (VAN, ThruText, Hustle, Reach, etc.). Comfortable training diverse audiences on technical tools and explaining data problems in accessible ways.

A successful candidate for this job will:

• Have experience building a member based program while leading grassroots campaigns or civic engagement programs.
• Be energized by talking to new people and building relationships with young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can manage multiple priorities without losing focus.
• Bring creativity and innovation - always looking for new ways to meet young people where they are.
• Be highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• Be comfortable using digital organizing and communication tools such as Google Suite, VAN, Slack, Asana, and Mobilize.
• Be willing and able to travel frequently and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Be comfortable approaching strangers, be eager to talk to as many young adults as possible.
• Have a passion for civic engagement and inspiring young people to get involved.
• There are no formal education requirements for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Youth Civic Accelerator is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.