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United
Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Director of Strategic Policy
Washington DC
UFCW is seeking a Director of Strategic Policy to provide sophisticated
analysis of legislative and regulatory proposals as well as policy options
for their impact on UFCW members. While the position is primarily federally-oriented,
state legislative and regulatory issues and initiatives will also be
part of the purview of the incumbent.
Job Description:
- Analyze and develop
legislative programs and policy options and;
- Support and evaluate
potential success of legislative and regulatory initiatives of concern
to UFCW members;
- Meet and negotiate
with representatives of agencies and elected officials;
- Collaborate with
other local and national organizations in support of UFCW goals;
- Coordinate efforts
with UFCW Local Union legislative directors;
- Oversee the development
of written materials, including legislative testimony, research reports
and policy memoranda for use advocating for legislative or regulatory
change by working closely with the Communications and Strategic Research
Department;
- Experience with
food safety, nutrition programs, agriculture policy and related issues
required;
Job Qualifications
BA or higher with at least 5 years experience in policy and legislative
analysis. Masters or law degree preferred. Successful experience in
planning and implementing strategic legislative campaigns. Experience
with food safety, agriculture policy and related issues a plus. Ability
to manage sensitive political situations. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Commitment to social justice and the labor movement.
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits.
The UFCW represents
more than 1.3 million workers. Its members are employed principally
in retail food; meatpacking; manufacturing, poultry and food processing;
department and drug store, garment and textile, distillery, chemical,
health care, and insurance industries. For more information, please
visit www.ufcw.org.
United Food and
Commercial Workers International Union is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Submit résumé
and cover letter to:
Bette Mercer,
Director, Human Resources Office
UFCW International Union
1775 K Street, NW
Washington D.C., 20006
email: resume@ufcw.org
fax: 202-466-1501
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