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Position Details

Reports To: Executive Director, Confidential Client Labor Foundation
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Work Location: Hybrid — Lansing, MI (combination of in-office, remote, and field work)
Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000 per year
Union Status: Non-Union

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What You’ll Do

The role supports nonpartisan democracy and civic engagement programs across Michigan. Key responsibilities include:

• Democracy & civic engagement program support

  • Help develop and execute voter education, voter registration, election protection, democracy defense, voting rights, and civic participation initiatives.
  • Assist with project plans, timelines, deliverables, and performance measures; report on progress and challenges.
  • Monitor developments in election administration and civic participation and identify engagement opportunities.

• Research, policy, and program support

  • Conduct legal, policy, and programmatic research on voting rights, election administration, redistricting, proportional representation, and related reforms.
  • Draft research memoranda, briefing materials, presentations, training materials, and reports.
  • Translate complex legal, policy, and data-driven information into clear, accessible materials for partners and the public.
  • Track program outputs, outcomes, and lessons learned to support evaluation.

• Coalition and partnership engagement

  • Build and maintain relationships with voting-rights, civil-rights, legal, academic, community, faith-based, and other organizations.
  • Participate in coalition meetings and working groups; ensure follow-through on assigned action items.
  • Represent the Confidential Client in external meetings as assigned and coordinate shared priorities with partners.

• Labor and affiliate engagement

  • Engage affiliated unions, central labor councils, constituency groups, and other labor organizations in nonpartisan democracy work.
  • Develop relationships with affiliate leaders, staff, and members to recruit participation in voter education and election protection programs.
  • Attend affiliate meetings, trainings, and events as needed.

• Election protection and volunteer coordination

  • Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers for Election Protection, Democracy Defense, and related programs.
  • Build volunteer recruitment partnerships with unions, universities, community and faith-based organizations, legal partners, and others.
  • Maintain volunteer records, assignments, communications, and training completion tracking.
  • Support rapid-response coordination during elections and other high-activity periods.

• Administration, communications, and cross-division coordination

  • Coordinate administrative, financial, operational, technology, communications, purchasing, and contracting needs with shared-service teams.
  • Work with communications staff to support public education, volunteer recruitment, digital content, and program materials.
  • Maintain program records, calendars, contact lists, trackers, meeting notes, and research files.
  • Collaborate across organization divisions on appropriate initiatives consistent with the Labor Foundation's 501(c)(3) purposes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, labor studies, communications, community organizing, or related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Entry-level candidates encouraged; related experience preferred. Training provided.
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills; ability to research and synthesize complex information.
• Self-starter with initiative, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and accountability.
• Quick learner who adapts to new subject matter and changing priorities.
• Strong research, writing, verbal communication, organizational, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders and move collaborative work from discussion to action.
• Strong time-management skills; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and volunteers.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Michigan and work evenings/weekends during elections, trainings, and events.
• Commitment to nonpartisan civic engagement, economic and social justice, and workers’ rights.

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Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following is helpful but not required:

• Labor, community organizing, civic engagement, advocacy, public policy, voting rights, or election protection work.
• Conducting research and preparing reports, presentations, memoranda, or training materials.
• Building relationships with community, labor, legal, academic, or faith-based stakeholders.
• Recruiting, training, coordinating, or supporting volunteers.
• Working collaboratively on multi-partner projects.
• Familiarity with Michigan’s civic, governmental, electoral, or labor landscape.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000–$65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Competitive benefits package designed to support employee health and financial security. Eligible employees receive comprehensive healthcare benefits and employer-supported retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, plus other benefits available to eligible non-union employees. All benefits subject to plan terms and eligibility.

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a statewide labor federation and its Labor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) division focused on advancing economic and social justice by connecting working people with educational, legal, and community resources. The Labor Foundation works with unions and community partners to strengthen civic participation and protect voting rights across the state.

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Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)

Confidential Client is committed to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion across the workplace and the communities it serves. We strive to:

• Address barriers that historically limit access to employment, training, and advancement.
• Provide fair access to opportunities, resources, and support while recognizing differing needs.
• Promote a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
• Foster an environment where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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