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Movement Labs is an incubator and consulting firm that uses technology, data, and experimentation to stop fascism and build progressive power. We help progressives win and defeat MAGA extremists through year-round work grounded in research and real-world testing. Our team partners with leading advocacy groups, grassroots organizers, and electoral campaigns to develop innovative tactics, win elections, and shift power for the long term.

As the R&D powerhouse for the progressive movement, we've run over 100 randomized control trials (RCTs) on voter behavior and helped hundreds of organizations increase their impact. We work hard, and the environment evolves rapidly. We are adaptable, nimble, and shift quickly as needed to meet the moment. We are looking for candidates that thrive in this type of environment.

This role is hybrid but requires to be in one of the cities of the program (Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Georgia). This is a temporary hire for the 2026 election cycle that will run from June to November 15, 2026.

Role Overview:

Movement Labs is seeking experienced, high-capacity organizers to serve as leaders for our 2026 General Election Neighborhood Captains program. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the direct management and success of a regional team of 12-15 part-time Neighborhood Captains.

As an Organizer, you will be the primary driver of program quality in your metropolitan area. You will balance your time between high-level team management and coaching, rigorous data quality control, and leading by example through your own direct voter outreach. Your goal is to ensure every voter in your region's universe receives consistent, high-quality interactions with the Neighborhood Captains.

• Neighborhood Captain Recruitment:
• Leverage "grasstops" and relational networks (e.g., local nonprofit leaders, former census workers, or community officials) to recruit high-quality candidates for the Neighborhood Captain role.
• Participate in the interview process and evaluate candidates through situational exercises related to canvassing and community engagement.
• Team Management & Training (20 hours/week):

• Manage a regional cohort of 12-15 Neighborhood Captains, providing daily support and troubleshooting for voter contact issues.
• Lead onboarding and specialized training sessions on organizing and data fundamentals.
• Conduct regular one-on-one feedback sessions to address performance gaps and maintain a captain retention rate above 85% of initial cohort. 

• Quality Control & Data Oversight (10 hours/week):

• Perform rigorous Quality Control (QC) by reviewing recorded outreach examples and verifying that data entry standards are met.
• Conduct Follow-ups by contacting voters previously engaged by your team to verify contact accuracy, appropriate data entry and interaction quality.
• Monitor regional metrics including contact frequency, time per contact, and the depth of "Relational Documentation" recorded by your captains.

• Direct Voter Outreach (10 hours/week):

• Join your captains in the field to develop your own relationships with target voters in a designated turf
• Execute the full five-phase engagement sequence, moving non-voters from initial human connection to civic mobilization.

Requirements

• Organizing Leadership: 2-3+ years of experience in community organizing or political campaigns, specifically in staff or volunteer management positions, or volunteer leadership roles.
• Data Fluency & Technological Proficiency: Comfortable working with data managers to interpret outreach metrics and using tracking platforms to identify regional trends or underperformance; Ability to troubleshoot mobile applications and relational databases for your team in the field.
• Community Outreach Experience: Someone with deep roots in your neighborhood, and the ability to engage easily with strangers. We're also looking for folks that may have more informal or unconventional community outreach and organizing experience. 
• Exceptional Communication: Strong training and facilitation skills, with the ability to coach others on emotional intelligence, leading with empathy, and boundary management.

You'd be a great fit for this role if:

• You're an organizer at heart and believe in the value of building community
• You're a people person! You enjoy working with and managing others
• You're jazzed by being a coach and mentor and are energized by watching someone you've coached step into their own power
• You're comfortable facilitating tough conversations and de-escalating tension when needed
• You bring energy and optimism even when progress feels incremental

Benefits

Why Join Movement Labs?

• Lead a Proven Model: Direct a program that has demonstrated the largest turnout effect measured in Movement Labs' history.
• Strategic Impact: Play a pivotal role in program operation designed to bridge the gap between community pain points and civic power in the most critical 2026 battlegrounds.
• Professional Growth: Manage a significant regional budget and team while contributing to national-level research on relational organizing.

Compensation and Benefits

• Total compensation package equivalent to $68,875 - $81,875 annualized. 
• This includes a base salary of $62,000-$75,000, a $5,000 end of cycle bonus, and a worklife stipend of $1,875 in pre-tax reimbursement to support employees during our highest intensity work period.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) matching
• Remotefirst culture with teammates across the country
• This position includes possible on-call requirements
• This is a temporary cycle role and runs through November 15, 2026.
• This position is not eligible for the collective bargaining unit.

We're looking for candidates with a wide range of skills and experience. If you're excited about the job, even if you don't match all the characteristics, we encourage you to apply. 
Movement Labs is an equalopportunity employer. We value a team that reflects the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from rural communities.

Applications submitted by June 26th will be given priority. The application process includes a screening call, an exercise, and an interview with the team. Due to the nature of our work, the process is moving quickly, and we hope candidates will start by the end of June. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. We are not able to provide sponsorship at this time.