POSITION TITLE: Political Organizer

JOB POSTING: 2026-11

DEPARTMENT: Public Affairs

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Public Affairs

LOCATION: St. Paul, MN

HOURS/STATUS: Full-time/Regular

FLSA: Exempt

EMPLOYEE GROUP: The Education MN Professional Organization (TEMPO)

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 12 months

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Public Affairs, the Political Organizer will focus on directly engaging Education Minnesota's members in politics, recruit and develop local political activists, provide political context and education, training, and work as a team with local leaders, organizing specialists, and field staff. This position is designed to support member, local, regional, and statewide political goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Education Minnesota members, locals, and staff in building power to achieve Education Minnesota's statewide electoral, political action and advocacy goals.
• Develop and execute political organizing and advocacy strategies with Education Minnesota staff and members.
• Work directly with local unions to assist them in building long-term political power through local election strategies, grassroots political organizing, digital engagement, community organizing, and other power-building strategies related to state or local political goals.
• Collaborate with Education Minnesota staff in developing strategies, goals and tactics that support local union political engagement.
• Work directly with specific members or stakeholder constituencies to increase their involvement in Education Minnesota's political program.
• Support and expand efforts to further Education Minnesota's racial equity and social justice agenda, build member of color power, and achieve racial justice wins at the state level.
• Identify, recruit, train and support member political action and advocacy leaders at the local union and worksite level.
• Recruit members for participation in statewide actions and political activities.
• Participate in internal and external anti-racist, LGBTQ+ trainings.
• Demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive space for members and staff, extending this culture of equity and inclusion into the work.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven commitment to, background in, and understanding of grassroots political organizing, political education, and/or advocacy on political issues.
• Experience in developing materials and training adults in small and large groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of political, electoral, and legislative processes.
• Ability to think both strategically and creatively to solve problems.
• Knowledge of digital and social media organizing tools and strategies.
• Ability to perform and work well under deadlines/pressure.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with Education Minnesota staff, local leaders, and rank-and-file members.
• Ability to recognize and respond to inequities, biases and demonstrate an individual commitment to understanding how equity and inequity operate in organizations and societies.
• Ability to represent Education Minnesota professionally in coalitions and with external partners.
• A high level of discretion and good judgement.
• Applicants must be aware of the issues facing public education and labor unions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must either have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience of 3 years in organizing, electoral or grassroots political campaigns, or education organizing.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of experience in organizing, electoral or grassroots political campaigns, or education organizing.
• Experience working in a public school.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the cause of employee unions.
• Experience with member-driven organizations.
• Background in leading political or legislative advocacy or electoral campaigns or a racial or social justice campaign.
• Experience in developing and executing written plans for accomplishing stated goals and objectives.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Some travel with overnights stays.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is in a general office environment. This position will interact with employees, vendors, members, and the public on a somewhat regular basis. These interactions require judgment and discretion that can involve confidential information, private information and some disagreeable human interactions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Employee is required to: CONTINUOUSLY sit, talk, and hear; FREQUENTLY stand, walk, and repetitively use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel), reach with hands and arms, bend and physically lift and carry up to 10 pounds; OCCASIONALLY lift up to 50 pounds and infrequently travel by various conveyances (e.g., air, rail, auto).

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:

Maintain confidential information related to the organization and all personnel, employees and staff.

STARTING SALARY RANGE:

First three steps of the salary schedule, in accordance with the current staff collective bargaining agreement: $104,087-$112,909 annual; placement depends on qualifications and previous experience.

BENEFITS:

Education Minnesota offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, vision, and voluntary pet insurance.
• Employer paid dental coverage, life and AD&D insurance, LTC, LTD, and annual HRA contribution (if enrolled in our medical plan).
• Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays, vacation days, sick leave days, and personal days.
• 16 hours of School and Community Outreach.
• Tuition reimbursement, up to $1,500 per year.
• Generous 401(k) matching program with employer contributions.
• Employer sponsored pension, after vesting period.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

POSTINGDEADLINE: For consideration, apply online and include a resume no later than 11:59pm of Tuesday, July 21, 2026.