Michigan Director of Campaigns Department

We seek a strategic, entrepreneurial leader to launch and grow our state-level work in Michigan. This new role is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about power-building, savvy about politics, and ready to take on the challenge of transforming industry to serve workers, communities, and the planet.

The State Director will shape and drive campaigns, represent Industrious Labs with key partners and policymakers, and build a durable program that delivers lasting change. You’ll work closely with internal teams to align policy, organizing, and communications strategies while building out a team and presence in the state. You’ll report to Evan Gillespie, Partner and Campaigns Director.

This public-facing role best suits someone based in Michigan with deep knowledge of the local landscape and strong existing relationships.

Michigan has a rich history of manufacturing and industry. It operates a large steel mill, cement plants, paper mills, and more. It has bold climate ambitions but also requires work across party lines and with numerous stakeholders with very different interests. Success requires a leader with strong persuasion skills who can build diverse coalitions while maintaining clarity about how to make progress that moves us closer to our long-term vision and goals.

What You’ll Do

In your first year, key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with campaign leads to identify high-impact policy and campaign opportunities.
• Finalizing stakeholder and power maps in collaboration with our Field Building team.
• Building relationships with key allies and developing strategic alliances with stakeholders across the spectrum.
• Designing integrated campaign strategies rooted in firm policy and power analysis.
• Supporting existing state efforts that advance jobs, justice, and climate goals in the industrial sector that build momentum toward longer-term outcomes
• Leading fundraising efforts to grow the state program and team.

You’ll also:

• Represent Industrious Labs in coalition spaces, with media, and in conversations with public officials and funders.
• Lead the development and execution of state-level campaign strategies.
• Develop policy expertise in key sectors like steel, cement, and industrial heat, as well as climate, labor, and air quality policy.