Share Email Opening Title Senior Associate, Political  Hiring Manager(s) PATRICIA COOK   Category Senior Associate   Description Job Title: Senior Associate Posting Number: AOF-62-10-0724-V Department: Political Annual Salary: $100,455.00 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. Position Summary: The senior associate will have the primary responsibility of assisting the AFT Political Director with the operation of AFT's federal PAC and related activity, direct interaction with candidates and political organizations. The position will further 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. Primary Responsibilities; Assist the department director in tracking 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. Other duties as assigned. Primary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Minimum of 4-5 years of political experience preferred. Professional experience working with federal candidates, political parties, or coalitions required. Familiarity with campaign fundraising and/or campaign finance a plus. Experience working in, or with, Labor unions a plus. Must be well-organized an able to work independently under deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience conducting presentations. Work Environment: AFT is a place-based organization. This position is located at our headquarters office based in Washington D.C. and requires frequent travel. How to Apply: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.   Position Requirements AFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vaccine Requirement:    AFT requires that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. AFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer The AFT is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. AFT, AFL,CIO ♦ 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W. ♦ Washington, DC 20001 ♦ 202/879-4400 ♦ www.aft.org   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment AFT is a place-based organization. This position is located at our headquarters office based in Washington D.C. and requires frequent travel.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Senior Associate   Close Date   Created By PATRICIA COOK   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 9/5/2024   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 -- None found --

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