Share Email Opening Title Deputy Director, Organizing  Hiring Manager(s)   Category Deputy Director   Description Job Number: MGT-48-24-0720 Department: Organization and Field Services Annual Salary: $155,832.09 Position Summary: Under the supervision of the directors of organization and field services, the deputy director will be responsible, in collaboration with the AFT regional directors, for coordinating campaigns, developing organizing strategies, oversight of confidential matters and other responsibilities as assigned. Position Responsibilities: Coordinate campaigns and assistance for Locals/States in Crisis for all AFT regions. Supervise and direct organizing campaigns, collective bargaining election campaigns, strikes, contract negotiations, as well as other field activities on behalf of the national union. Supervise and direct the on-site work of staff, including national representatives. Assist affiliates with capacity building in all areas of union activity. Work to ensure application and utilization of the AFT Organizing Model to all forms of union activity. Facilitate improved relations between AFT state federations and locals, and state and local AFL-CIO central bodies, by working with the AFL-CIO department of field mobilization staff. Make presentations to affiliates and other groups regarding AFT campaigns.     Position Requirements Substantial experience and ability to direct staff, including but not limited to coordination and direction of communications, political action, and labor education activities. Experience in union activities at various organizational levels. Familiarity with issues facing AFT members. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to work in a professional and collegial manner. Knowledge of AFT and familiarity with AFT local and state federation structure is a plus. Prior experience conducting leadership training programs is desirable.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment The work requires extensive out-of-town-travel.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Deputy Director, Organizing   Close Date   Created By Donna Kimbrue   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 7/2/2020   Location Headquarters, Washington, DC   About the Organization The 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, and especially through the work our members do.   EOE Statement The 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, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AmericanFederationofTeachers.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Deputy Director - Political in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Associate, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] Assistant Director, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] National Representative I-IV in N/A, N/A Posted on: 2/28/2024 [Apply Now] Administrative Assistant, AFT Public Employees in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] File Processing Coordinator in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now]

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