Michigan Director (Campaigns Department)

10–15 years of experience with increasing responsibility leading teams and driving shared goals. Background in policy development, organizing, or leadership within advocacy or movement spaces. Experience designing policy campaigns and using tools like power mapping, strategy charts, or narrative development. Strong familiarity with how state and local agencies and venues function. A relationship-builder with ties to grassroots groups, labor, EJ communities, policymakers, and other key players in Michigan. Proven track record of delivering policy wins and moving ideas from strategy through implementation. Strong project management skills and the skills to juggle priorities. Experience managing staff and developing teams. Experience working with and tailoring strategies to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Comfortable in a matrixed environment and skilled at cross-functional collaboration. Deep alignment with our mission, values, and goals. Highly collaborative work style and service as a peer and thought partner. Commitment to learning, curiosity, and personal growth. Strong communication skills. Proven leadership and commitment to equity, transparency, and team culture. Demonstrated experience working across lines of race, class, gender, and geography. Skill within a dynamic, fast-paced environment and moving between solo efforts and teamwork. Openness to giving and receiving compassionate, direct feedback.

Partnering with campaign leads to identify high-impact policy and campaign opportunities. Finalizing stakeholder and power maps. Building relationships with key allies and developing strategic alliances. Designing integrated campaign strategies rooted in firm policy and power analysis. Supporting existing state efforts that advance jobs, justice, and climate goals. Leading fundraising efforts to grow the state program and team. Representing 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.