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POLITICAL
AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is based in San Diego,
CA (covering San Diego and Orange Counties) and is responsible for developing,
managing and conducting political action campaigns; training and engaging Affiliate
leadership and members in how to conduct political campaigns, and assisting with
Union lobbying efforts. The Political Affairs Representative will achieve these
goals through the creative and discretionary exercise of all responsibilities
and activities outlined below. This position reports to, and works under the direction
of, the Political Director and/or UNAC/UHCP Officers. Salaried position; may require
nonstandard work hours and/or weekend and holiday work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (include but are not limited to):
- Represents the Union
with other progressive political activists, organizations, political parties and
their leaders;
- Monitors political developments, issues and topics by meeting
with officials of political research and policy
institutions and attending
coalition group briefings.
- Conceptualizes, develops and conducts workshops
for Affiliate leadership and members on how to perform
various assignments
within a campaign, i.e., developing budget, targeting precincts, developing campaign
strategy, writing/producing/distributing voter information material, establishing
phone banks, seeking media
coverage, get-out-the vote crews, recruiting volunteers,
conducting fundraising events, candidate appearances,
working with other
unions and coalitions of organizations and conducting voter surveys
- Assesses
local/state political campaigns, their possible success and potential impact on
members' welfare.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current, active RN, RNP, PA,
or OD License or other appropriate professional license; if no healthcare license, B.A. or B.S., in a relevant field or background in labor movement
and/or progressive movement.
- Knowledge of federal/state/local campaign financial
regulations and laws
- Knowledge of campaign targeting; techniques, &
ability to develop training curriculum and conduct workshops.
- Demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing into large group settings.
- Ability to assess political situations & develop appropriate campaign
strategies & member/grassroot programs
- Existing relationships with elected
officials, labor and community groups a plus, but not required
- Extensive
travel may be required; current valid California Drivers License
- The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by individuals assigned to this position and are not intended to be
an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills and/or qualifications required.
A copy of the complete job description is available from the Office Manager.
- Very competitive salary range and benefits.
Candidates should submit résumé to: Jimmy Gomez, Political Director
Email: Jimmy@unac-ca.org or mail to:
UNAC/UHCP
955 Overland Court, Suite 150
San Dimas, CA 91773
WHEN
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