Senior Associate, Political Strategist
3 days ago
Company Overview: The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is a union of professionals dedicated to championing fairness, democracy, economic opportunity, and high-quality public education, healthcare, and public services for our students, their families, and our communities. As a place-based organization, we are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining, and political activism, especially through the work our members do.
Salary: The estimated annual salary for this position is $100,455.00, based on the job requirements and location in Washington D.C.
Job Description: The Senior Associate, Political Strategist will have the primary responsibility of assisting the AFT Political Director with the operation of AFT's federal PAC and related activities, direct interaction with candidates and political organizations. The position will also provide a supportive role in the operation of AFT political programs, including electoral mobilization at the federal, state, and local level. Successful candidates will work closely with AFT state and local affiliates.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the department director in tracking the electoral landscape and liaising with political organizations, political candidates, and their campaigns.
* Assist the department director in the development of the political contribution budget and facilitating and tracking AFT political contributions, including candidate fundraiser events.
* Assist in the screening and evaluation of congressional candidates.
* Represent AFT at meetings, including political receptions and dinners.
* Coordinate cross-department candidate research and assist in the drafting of the AFT candidate questionnaire.
* Work directly with AFT and AFL-CIO affiliates to monitor and track political endorsements.
* Assist in the trainings and implementation of AFT's political fundraising programs.
* Assist in the development of political briefings for officers and political presentations.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A minimum of 4-5 years of political experience is preferred.
* Professional experience working with federal candidates, political parties, or coalitions is required.
* Familiarity with campaign fundraising and/or campaign finance is a plus.
* Experience working in or with Labor unions is a plus.
* The ability to work well under deadlines and be well-organized is essential.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience conducting presentations, are required.
Benefits: AFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.
About the Organization: AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness, democracy, economic opportunity, and high-quality public education, healthcare, and public services for our students, their families, and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining, and political activism, especially through the work our members do.
EOE Statement: The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.
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