Job Description

California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO

Political Organizer

Based out of Central Valley (Kern, Fresno counties) or Sacramento, CA

Are you passionate about economic justice, supporting unions, and want to work in the California labor movement? Do you want to help elect pro-union, pro-worker candidates to elected office? Do you want to help mobilize and organize union members across the state to Get Out The Vote this election cycle? Apply to work for the California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO as a Political Organizer !

The California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO represents over 1,300 affiliate unions in California that collectively represent 2.3 million union members in trucking, retail, hospitality, and other service sector jobs, janitorial, construction, health care, local and state government, education, arts and entertainment, warehousing and logistics, manufacturing, and a variety of other sectors. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to economic and social justice work are encouraged to apply.

The Political Organizer will work to support targeted political campaigns and help the Federation respond to affiliated unions’ and central labor councils’ requests for assistance and resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Federation’s political mobilization programs such as canvassing and GOTV, phone banks, volunteer recruitment, worksite outreach programs, and other events and actions;
• Work with central labor councils and local unions to support field programs, including member-to-member programs, worksite education, phone banks, direct mail, volunteer recruitment, and events and actions for political campaigns;
• Help the Federation’s implement Campaign Academy trainings and other political and mobilization trainings;
• Help produce and disseminate outreach materials and resource toolkits, help with informational webinars/presentations, and regularly research and update communication channels with the latest resources;
• Help advance the Federation’s mobilization programs and work with central labor councils and unions to gather information on priorities and respond to campaign needs and requests for assistance;
• Assist in the planning and staffing support for the Federation’s conferences, trainings, meetings, convenings, and events;
• Provide staffing support to the Federation’s leaders in the field.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual (written and verbal) English/Spanish candidates strongly preferred;
• Prior experience in political campaigns, union organizing, and/or community organizing encouraged but not required;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong ability to speak publicly and clearly present information to groups;
• Strong attention to detail with ability to take clear direction, balance multiple tasks and time-sensitive assignments;
• Ability to excel working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments – both individually and collaborating as part of a team;
• Access to a car and ability to drive long distances.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The Political Organizer position is represented by the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521. The annual salary for this position is $85,000 to $90,000. Per the collective bargaining agreement, the position includes fully paid health and welfare, pension, vacation, holidays, and sick leave. This is a limited-term position, with the potential of extension or transfer into other positions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position may be based out of the Central Valley or Sacramento The Political Organizer will report to the Political Director and Deputy Chief of Staff.

Organizers will spend significant time in union halls, job sites, and in the field, meeting workers where they’re at and supporting the work of affiliate unions and central labor councils. There is frequent evening and weekend work. This position requires travel throughout the state of California, a driver’s license and access to a car is required.

TO APPLY
To apply, please send your résumé, a writing sample, cover letter, and three references to Chief of Staff Shubhangi Domokos at: Shubhangi@calaborfed.org .

Equal Opportunity Employer
California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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