Political Action Representative

• Assisting, developing, managing and conducting political action and legislative campaigns on behalf of the International Union
• Working in close coordination within state affiliates
• Monitoring and making recommendations for union engagement in electoral and issue campaigns
• Training affiliate leaders/staff and members in how to conduct political campaigns
• Working with allies and other organizations regarding electoral and issue work
• Assisting with state lobbying efforts
• Utilizing advanced targeting, data and research to enhance field programs
• Meeting and building relationships with candidates, party and other officials as well as other organizational and union staff
• Tracks political and legislative developments in the state and makes recommendations on the IU’s involvement and resource allocations accordingly
• Monitors political developments, issues and topics by meeting with officials of political research and policy institutions and attending coalition group briefings
• Conducts political training workshops in political motivation, campaign activities and member involvement
• Assesses candidates on federal, state, and local levels of government to determine candidate viability and recommend degree of union involvement
• Recommends extent of political assistance needed, type of campaign to be waged
• budget and how to split costs, and the extent of involvement by AFSCME headquarters staff
• Develops/modifies workshop materials for accuracy and to fit specific affiliate interests on selected campaign issues and topics
• Conducts workshop sessions to acquaint members with the issues and AFSCME's position
• Promotes and implements the PEOPLE program, and AFSCME’s political action committee
• Identifies and builds relationships with progressive partners and allies in an effort to build and broaden AFSCME’s agenda in the state
• Meets with affiliate leaders, retiree leaders, and members to promote fundraising for the committee
• Drafts and implements fundraising plans

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with coursework in Labor Relations, Political Science or Government
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience
• Thorough knowledge of state legislative and budget processes
• Thorough knowledge of campaign targeting techniques
• Knowledge of scientific polling techniques
• Knowledge of computer software associated with potential campaign data gathering or planning
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines
• Ability to develop training curriculum and conduct workshops
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing in large group settings
• Ability to develop and monitor political campaign budgets
• Ability to assess political situations and develop appropriate campaign strategies
• Extensive travel, extended work hours including weekends
• A valid driver’s license

• Experience with labor unions and an understanding of state and local legislative process
• Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN/LAN

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