Political & Legislative Advocacy Apprentice

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of AFSCME's political action program in assigned state or territory
• Responsible for implementing legislative grassroots action plans including email, phone and earned media campaigns
• Work to develop and execute campaign plans and strategies in assigned area
• Develop and maintain relationships with leadership, elected officials and key staff
• Raise funds from AFSCME members and families for PEOPLE PAC
• Build, train and maintain network of political activists and PEOPLE contributors
• Assess the political climate, candidates and campaigns and prepare reports on potential opportunities and challenges

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of unions and their political programs
• Knowledge of the political and legislative process
• Familiar with online voter database
• Knowledge of organizing and campaign activities
• Possesses leadership and motivational skills
• Exhibits good oral and written communications skills
• Valid driver’s license and automobile
• Variable work schedules
• Temporary assignments are necessary
• Selected applicants will be responsible for locating to assigned area

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