International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers
IFPTE Local 21

Political Specialist

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA

 

Job Description
The Political Specialist reports to the Senior Political Director and is responsible for a broad range of program objectives to build and strengthen our organization and engage our members to be a powerful force at their worksites, in the legislative process, in the community and at the ballot box.

Areas of Responsibility

• Under the supervision of the Senior Political Director, in coordination with Organizer/Representative staff:
  • follows and advocates for legislation that benefits Local 21’s membership including but not limited to budgets, political actions, community and labor meetings
  • recruits, trains, develops member leaders and coordinates member political engagement for political fundraising, legislative and electoral campaigns
• Able to conduct door-to-door and telephone canvassing, and other campaign activities to get-out-the-vote and increase voter-turnout for our candidate;
• Track and support increased member participation using various political databases;
• Develop, implement and execute strategies to sign up members to Local 21’s political fund and increase contributions;
• Accountability activities, voter registration drives, vote-by-mail and GOTV activities;
• Work with staff and members to integrate political strategy into planning for contract and organizing campaigns;
• Prepare and/or support the creation of member education materials;
• Plan and manage multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment requiring rapid adjustment to changing priorities and strategies;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Superior oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to travel and willing to work long hours and weekends, as needed;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, build strong working relationships and hold others accountable;
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to creating a positive work environment that encourages personal responsibility, initiative and innovation;
• Self-motivated, great attitude and strong team player;
• Strong sense of professionalism and integrity;
• Proven ability to work with diverse group of people, from union members to union staff and leaders to elected officials to other community and issue stakeholders;
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office programs and campaign management software;
• Fluency in a second language is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year as a political organizer or lobbyist with a labor union, state or local agency or association, non-profit community organization or progressive elected official;
• Proven ability to work in a team

Application Procedure
All materials must be sent electronically to Debra Grabelle: jobs@ifpte21.org

Submit the following documents to be considered:

• An updated résumé reflecting your qualifications for this position.
• Letter of application addressing how your career accomplishments have prepared you to meet the challenges and opportunities facing Local 21, a public-sector union of highly trained professional and technical employees.

All inquiries and material submitted will be kept confidential. Compensation for this position is very competitive; the salary range is $86,379 – $162,513 depending on experience.

IFPTE Local 21 is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We are interested in applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and genders.