Share Email Opening Title Deputy Director, Political Department  Hiring Manager(s)   Category Management   Description Job Number: MGT-62-60-1121 Supervisor:  Director, Political Department Department: Political Special Note: The purpose of this position is to assist the director and work closely with state federation and local affiliate leaders to develop and implement a robust political field mobilization effort including electoral campaigns, federal legislative campaign, and grassroots issue advocacy efforts. Position Summary: Under the direction of the political director, the deputy director will coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of AFT’s political field campaigns. Position Responsibilities: Develop and implement AFT’s political and federal legislative field programs at the national, state and local levels in support of candidates and issues. Supervise and manage department field staff involved in AFT’s political and federal legislative field programs at the national state and local levels. Manage the day-to-day implementation of approved political programs, including the development of campaign plans, voter contact programs, accountability systems and campaign materials. Develop and coordinate training program and staff/leadership development programs to build political capacity in states and local affiliates. Coordinate AFT’s use of vendors in support of the approved political programs. Collaborate with state and local affiliates to develop and improve state and local political and legislative mobilization capacity around candidates and issues. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with allied groups on political and legislative campaigns at the national, state and local level. Collaborate with AFT departments and programs to improve mobilization capacity in state and local affiliates. Work on other initiatives or tasks supported by the AFT.   Position Requirements Extensive experience developing and implementing candidate, issue and/or legislative campaigns. Strong understanding of general public campaigns and campaign finance laws. Applied experience working with polling instruments, data and developing appropriate targeting strategies. Experience working collaboratively with community groups and allied organizations. Experience in developing political and legislative training programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Extensive travel is required. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Experience working on federal legislative issues, as well as state and local elections. Working experience ensuring compliance with state and local campaign laws. Working knowledge of public education and labor issues.     Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment This position requires extensive travel.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Field Director   Close Date   Created By Donna Kimbrue   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 1/28/2022   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 -- None found -- 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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