Organizing Manager, Community Rising – Neighborhood Captains Program

Movement Labs

. Manage a regional cohort of 12–15 part-time Neighborhood Captains .

Posted 9/19/2026contractDetroit • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $15,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing voter contact programs and leading large teams, with a focus on coaching, performance management, and relationship-building. Proficient in utilizing canvassing tools and interpreting data to enhance operational effectiveness.

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Field Management ExperienceTeam LeadershipCoaching SkillsOnboarding and TrainingCanvassing Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Field ManagementVoter Contact ProgramsPerformance ManagementData InterpretationCoaching

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsConstructive CommunicationTrust BuildingMorale Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

ECanvasserHustleSlackGoogle WorkspaceADP

Industry Keywords

GOTV OperationNeighborhood CaptainsVoter ContactTeam MeetingsAdministrative Duties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a regional cohort of 12–15 part-time Neighborhood Captains
Provide daily support and troubleshoot voter contact issues
Ensure Captains perform high-quality voter contact and meet voter contact and relationship-building goals
Conduct regular one-on-one feedback sessions to address performance gaps, coach staff, and build skills
Work with existing Detroit staff to hold citywide culture-building and skill-building events
Work with Detroit staff and Community Rising Leadership to execute a robust GOTV operation
Have weekly check-ins with the manager
Attend weekly team meetings
Perform other administrative duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 cycles of field management experience for voter contact programs
Experience managing large teams (10 or more people)
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, including direct, constructive conversations with underperforming staff while maintaining trust and morale
Experience onboarding and training new staff, ideally in a fast-paced or temporary environment
Comfortable learning and troubleshooting canvassing/organizing tools such as ECanvasser and Hustle
Proficient with Slack, Google Workspace, ADP, or similar timekeeping systems
Able to read and interpret dashboards to diagnose problems
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
Must be available to start by September 25, 2026

Benefits

Comp & perks

Lead a proven model with the largest turnout effect measured in Movement Labs' history
Strategic impact through operating a program bridging community pain points and civic power
Professional growth through team management and contribution to national-level research
$5,000 pre-tax end-of-cycle bonus upon successful completion of the program
Temporary position through November 15, 2026
Equal-opportunity organization with encouragement for applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from rural communities