About this role
About the Role AFSCME's Political Action Department seeks candidates for a 24-month apprenticeship program in progressive political action and legislative advocacy. The program combines training with hands-on experience in coalition building, lobbying, communications, and basic organizing on field-based campaigns, for those pursuing careers with public interest organizations, political parties, advocacy groups, or labor organizations. What You'll Do
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of AFSCME's political action program in assigned state or territory.
- Implement legislative grassroots action plans including email, phone and earned media campaigns.
- 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. What We're Looking For
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of one 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; leadership and motivational skills; strong oral and written communications skills.
- Valid driver's license and automobile; willingness to accommodate variable work schedules; ability to undertake temporary assignments; willing to relocate to assigned area. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $3,900 per month. Benefits: List of benefits