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Latino Outreach Director for Abdul for US Senate

Abdul for Senate is seeking talented candidates to work as a Latino Outreach Director for the 2026 election cycle. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to our mission of electing Abdul El-Sayed our next U.S. Senator.

Role Overview:

The Latino Outreach Director is responsible for executing a comprehensive strategy to engage, mobilize, and turn out Latino voters across the state. This role builds and manages relationships with Latino community leaders, faith institutions, civic organizations, and grassroots networks. The Latino Outreach Director should have deep familiarity with Latino community institutions and media, experience building coalitions, and a creative approach to voter engagement that reflects the diversity within Latino communities across the state (denominational, generational, and geographic). This is a full-time position based in Detroit, although travel across the state is required. This position offers compensation in the form of a monthly salary and healthcare benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a statewide Latino voter outreach and mobilization strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with mosques, churches, community organizations, business associations, and civic leaders
• Develop culturally relevant messaging and materials in coordination with the communications and digital teams
• Represent the campaign at community events, forums, and coalition meetings
• Coordinate with the field department to integrate Latino outreach into the broader voter contact program
• Track outreach metrics and report progress to campaign leadership
• Other campaign needs as required

Qualifications (Required):

• A minimum of 3 political cycles of volunteer or paid work experience in campaigns, community organizing, or advocacy required
• Established relationships with Latino community leaders, organizations, and institutions in Michigan
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of regional volunteers focused on Latino voter contact
• Must have transportation to attend events statewide as needed
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive
• Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak credibly to diverse audiences within the Latino community
• Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questions
• Deep understanding of the political, cultural, and historical context shaping Latino voter engagement in Michigan
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
• Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience using VAN and MyCampaigns, Solidarity, or other volunteer management software
• Existing relationships or contacts with local community leaders and organizations outside of traditional progressive Democratic circles
• Experience directly managing/staffing a principal is a significant plus
• Previous experience working in Michigan is a significant plus