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Department:
Political Action
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Grade:
United Staff Union - Grade 8
Salary Range:
$90,210 - $135,311
Benefits:
List of benefits
Posting Date:
October 23, 2026
This position is responsible for assisting the Political Action Department staff in developing and conducting political action campaigns for affiliates; training affiliate leaders/staff and members in how to conduct political campaigns; assisting in-house polling operations; and assisting with state lobbying efforts.
Duties: - Provides mobilization support for federal, state, and local elections, including candidate, legislative, issue and membership PAC fundraising campaigns.
- Develops and manages field programs including, but not limited to, voter registration, member mobilization, voter contact and get-out-the-vote activities in assigned campaigns.
- Assists with the development and execution of state and local legislative advocacy campaigns.
- Develops campaign plans with appropriate goals and benchmarks. Build solidarity amongst affiliates through regular joint table meetings, planning and program implementation.
- Develops relationships and works with allies, including other labor unions, progressive groups, candidates, and parties to build progressive strength while representing AFSCME's interests.
- Makes recommendations on electoral engagement, including participation with aligned groups and resource requests.
- Assesses and tracks programs for AFSCME field operations, providing reports and analyzing data as required.
- Promotes and implements the membership PAC program and represents the department at various forums and functions.
- Utilizes advanced targeting, data and research to enhance field programs.
- Conducts political training workshops in political motivation, campaign activities and member involvement to acquaint members with AFSCME's position on political, legislative, and administrative issues and matters of importance.
- Assesses candidates on federal, state, and local levels of government to determine candidate viability and recommend degree of union involvement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in Labor Relations, Political Science or Government and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
Skills Requirements: - Ability to develop electoral campaign plans, including the understanding of campaign targeting and polling techniques.
- Knowledge of federal campaign financial regulations and laws.
- Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN/LAN.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
- Ability to assist in the development of training curriculum and conduct workshops.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing in large group settings.
- Ability to assess political situations and develop appropriate campaign strategies.
- Experience with labor unions and an understanding of state and local legislative processes is preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and in group settings.
Travel & Work hours - Extensive travel and extended work hours including weekends are required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
