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Senior Political Coordinator
www.ufcw.org
Organization:
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is North America’s neighborhood union; standing together to improve the lives and livelihoods of workers, families and communities. Our members work primarily in the retail food, meatpacking, poultry, food processing and manufacturing and retail store industries.
Location:
Atlanta, GA or Dallas, TX
Position Description:
The Senior Political Coordinator in coordination with local unions, is responsible for building out electoral, legislative, fundraising and activist programs under the direction of the Director.
The Senior Political Coordinator also assesses candidate viability, priority races, and meets with potential candidates to ensure they understand UFCW’s issues in collaboration with local unions. This position is also assigned to work with locals on building out their electoral programs and legislative priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or related field or equivalent related experience. Minimum of 3 years in grassroots organizing experience with a labor or progressive organization required. Minimum of four to six years’ experience, ideally in a labor organization with fundraising and/or political organizing experience.
Computer/Software Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to use all functions in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to put together comprehensive reports in Excel and written reports without errors or typos. Experience using online databases like NGP-VAN for analysis, virtual phone banks canvasses and activist engagement. Must be able to review documents like mail and digital content for messaging and ensure that the content is factual. Must be comfortable resolving minor tech issues with iPhones, tablets and laptops.
Communication, Analytical and Leadership Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Must be able to work with discretion, handle sensitive situation and recognize when to refer to a higher level. Must be able to work with people from different aspects of political work, Presidential candidates and staff, local union presidents and staff, as well as rank and file members. Must demonstrate strong technical, policy, analytical and strategic abilities, and skills. Must be able to make effective oral presentations to groups or individuals. Must be able to take critical feedback and improve work products on a consistent basis with accuracy. Must have ability to adapt to the best way to reach out to specific local union contacts.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
Must have strong written and oral skills. Must be able to write documents without typos and keep in mind audience needs.
Must be able to present information to union audiences in a clear, concise way that connects on the issues UFCW members care about.
Must have an understanding of FEC laws and regulations concerning PAC and their interactions with state election and financial disclosure laws. Must be able to quickly learn their interaction with labor organizations.
Must have an understanding of Federal Campaign Finance and experience researching state and local campaign finance laws.
Must have the ability to work independently. Must have initiative.
Must have the ability to canvass and run a canvass.
Demonstrated understanding of the labor movement and culture.
Multilingual speaking ability is a plus.
Personal Characteristics
Commitment and dedication to the UFCW’s mission to fighting for our members.
Job Demands
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Must be able to handle multiple priorities and work projects for completion in a timely manner. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to respond to emails, texts and phone calls in a timely manner. Work requires long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Extensive travel required across the U.S. in both planes and cars. Ability to perform long-term assignments for weeks or months at a time.
Working Conditions
The work is performed in a normal office environment or may be performed at various designated work locations throughout the United States. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Attendance at meetings or events off-site and after normal working hours is often required. The work atmosphere is fast-paced and deadline-oriented.
Physical Demands
The position involves, but is not limited to, written and oral communications skills, use of computer keyboard, close vision, sitting for long periods, stooping, bending and reaching. Covering extensive geographic areas on foot for canvassing.
Compensation:
The UFCW provides a very generous benefits package, including:
Duration:
This is a full-time position; posting closes when position is filled.
Vaccination Requirement:
UFCW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, consistent with applicable law. Any requests or questions may be submitted to [email protected].
To apply submit cover letter, resume to: http://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/77628764
*Skills assessments with passing scores are required as part of our pre-employment process. *
We believe our success rests on recruiting and retaining a diverse staff. UFCW is an equal opportunity employer. Woman and people of color are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided pursuant to the state and federal laws.
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