Director of Organizing and Outreach, AFT PA

Posted by AFT PA on September 12, 2023

Purpose of Position:

• Develop, lead, guide, supervise and direct the Organizing Department of the AFT PA to develop, plan and implement internal and external organizing/marketing campaigns, projects and programs among various sectors of professionals, paraprofessionals, school related personnel and retirees at the regional, state and local levels.
• Establish strategies and systems to support and build internal and external targeted organizing/marketing campaigns, cultivate a broad community support network utilizing State and Local union staff and other assets.
• Initiate, develop, plan, direct, supervise and execute AFT PA organizing and marketing focused branding, communications and education initiatives to embed the culture of organizing in AFT local unions.
• Supervise and regularly evaluate all staff and volunteer activities associated with organizing and/or marketing campaigns among existing and new union representation efforts.
• Work with a commitment to protecting and advancing worker rights and social justice across the state of Pennsylvania on the job and in our communities.
• Additionally, they support the long-term vision and strategy as outlined by the AFTPA President and Executive Council.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, supervise and independently establish, target and lead internal and external organizing campaigns, including contract bargaining campaigns, rank and file training and leadership development, member education, and strike support.
• Design and direct external and community organizing efforts.
• Launch, manage and maintain statewide programs and campaigns including components of design, coordination, facilitation and follow-up.
• Provide regular supervision and guidance to staff in new and existing unit organizing campaigns, targeting and messaging.
• Cultivate relationships with community, labor and political leaders and organizations.
• Report to the President and/or the President’s designee, carrying out Executive Board policies, procedures and objectives. The successful applicant will be subject to a 180-day probationary period.

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