Share Email Opening Title Assistant  Hiring Manager(s)   Category Assistant   Description Job Number: AOF-46-29-0720-N Departments: Legislation, Political Annual Salary: $59,482 Special Note: The purpose of this position is to provide support for the AFT’s government relations and political departments in efforts to promote the AFT’s agenda through legislative and political activities and actions. Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the directors of legislation, federal policy and campaigns, the individual will assist with efforts including, but not limited to, researching federal policy, reinforcing lobbying efforts, backing up campaign efforts including tracking issues, AFT local and state activities, and producing appropriate materials. Position will involve cross-departmental work as appropriate. Position Responsibilities: Assist with written reports, documentation and materials. Assist staff and departments working in member mobilization, coalition building and legislative efforts. Attend supporting lobbying events including member and coalition meetings. Produce draft materials including talking points, one-pagers and briefings. Support AFT affiliates in political and organizing campaigns as needed, including travel as needed. Other duties as assigned.   Position Requirements Strong written, analytical and spoken communication skills. Candidates must be organized and detail-oriented. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is required. Initiative, reliability and the ability to work in a collegial atmosphere is essential. Experience in education/local or state politics and AFT government telations and political activities is a plus, including classroom experience.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment Work is generally performed in an office environment; however, occasional travel is required.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Assistant   Close Date   Created By Donna Kimbrue   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 7/17/2020   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 -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Associate, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 5/1/2024 [Apply Now] National Representative I-IV in N/A, N/A Posted on: 5/1/2024 [Apply Now] Administrative Assistant, Organization and Field Services in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 5/2/2024 [Apply Now] Deputy Director - Political in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 5/1/2024 [Apply Now] Travel Agent, Meetings and Travel in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 5/1/2024 [Apply Now]

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