Campaign Manager, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO

Posted by on March 17, 2014

Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO – Campaign Manager (Full time, Salaried)

The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO is one of the largest Central Labor Councils in the US, representing close to 150,000 unionized workers in Philadelphia, PA. The work of the Council is directed by a full time, elected President in consultation with an elected Executive Board representing a broad cross section of labor leaders in the region. The Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO is committed to strengthening the union movement by educating and motivating union members, supporting the right of workers to join unions, and creating a powerful political voice that speaks for workers.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, experienced person as a full time Campaign Manager. As the labor movement continues to develop and change so, too, will the work of the Philadelphia AFL-CIO and the Campaign Manager. The ideal candidate will be a self starter comfortable working in a high pressure, small office environment with the ability to work long, often irregular hours. The Campaign Manager will report directly to the President. The position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package including health insurance and pension.

Qualifications, Expectations and Requirements:

This list is meant to provide a sense of what will be included and expected of a Campaign Manager but should not be considered exhaustive:

•    At least five (5) years experience in labor, political, or community organizing
•    Bachelor’s Degree, or post high school labor degree, preferred
•    Strong leadership and relationship building skills; must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse group of labor, political and community leaders
•    Familiarity with the culture of organized labor
•    Team player comfortable in small office environment
•    Ability to work independently on tight deadlines and to be accountable for outcomes
•    Experience with campaign plan writing for electoral, legislative, and/or organizing campaigns
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills and a comfort level developing and writing letters, newsletters, testimony, presentations, resolutions, press releases, speeches, summaries of legislation, and other related items
•    Must have advanced computer literacy and experience working with MS office, LAN (or VAN), and basic internet research capabilities.
•    Comfort with using data and databases
•    Knowledge of federal, state, and local legislative process
•    Responsible to effectively maintain, and continue development of, standing Political Coordinator committee; including leading fundraising activities for the Political Action Fund
•    Must possess an automobile and be willing to travel for work related activities

How to Apply:

To apply, please forward a resume in either MS Word or PDF to Kathy Latarre at klatarre@philaflcio.org. Applications will be accepted until close of business April 4, 2014.