Michigan Director Campaigns Department
Industrious LabsLocation not specified
Full Time
Posted January 23, 2026
$156k - $156k
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Job Description
The position involves leading state-level campaigns in Michigan to promote policies that support workers, communities, and environmental justice within the industrial sector, with a focus on building power, forming strategic alliances, and driving systemic change for a sustainable and equitable industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and drive state-level campaigns related to industry transformation, climate, justice, and jobs in Michigan.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, allies, policymakers, and community groups.
- Develop and implement integrated campaign strategies based on policy and power analysis.
- Support existing efforts that promote jobs, justice, and climate goals within the industrial sector.
- Lead fundraising initiatives to grow the state program and team.
- Represent Industrious Labs in coalition spaces, media, and conversations with public officials and funders.
- Develop policy expertise in sectors such as steel, cement, industrial heat, climate, labor, and air quality.
Requirements
- 10 to 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, environmental justice 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.
- Deep knowledge of Michigan’s industrial landscape, including operating large steel mills, cement plants, paper mills, and related industries.
- Ability to build diverse coalitions and work across party lines with stakeholders with very different interests.
- Strong persuasion skills to build coalitions and maintain clarity about progress toward long-term goals.
- Ability to partner with campaign leads to identify high-impact policy and campaign opportunities.
- Experience supporting existing state efforts that advance jobs, justice, and climate goals in the industrial sector.
- Ability to develop policy expertise in sectors like steel, cement, industrial heat, climate, labor, and air quality policy.
- Strong communication skills able to break down complex issues into clear strategies and decisions.
- Ability to build relationships with key allies and develop strategic alliances with stakeholders across the spectrum.
- Willingness to lead fundraising efforts to grow the state program and team.
- Based in Michigan or willing to relocate to Michigan, with deep knowledge of the local landscape and strong existing relationships.
- Alignment with Industrious Labs’ mission, values, and goals.
- Strong collaboration skills and a service-oriented work style.
- Commitment to learning, curiosity, and personal growth.
- Demonstrated experience working across lines of race, class, gender, and geography.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience managing staff and developing teams.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate complex issues clearly.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, balancing solo efforts and teamwork.
- Openness to giving and receiving compassionate, direct feedback.
Benefits & Perks
Salary of $156,000 with transparent pay aligned with experience and responsibilities
100% employer-paid health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
Work-from-home stipend
Up to 5% 401(k) employer match
11 paid holidays
Unlimited vacation with a minimum of 15 business days
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