Job Title:        Program Director

Working America, the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, is one of the fastest growing organizations for working people in the country.  With 2.5 million members, Working America recruits and mobilizes people who do not have a union on the job to fight for good jobs and a just economy.  The Program Director will research issues and materials for popular education and monitor relevant legislation at the national and state levels. 

Reports to: Executive Director

Duties:

• Oversee policy, in conjunction with the AFL-CIO, on key national issues;
• Research and recommend program campaigns in the field; maximize effectiveness of grassroots power of 2.5 million member organization to affect public policy;
• Represent Working America to allied organizations and elected representatives;

• Research issues and prepare educational materials for one page flyers, fact sheets, background memorandums, web campaigns, phone scripts, talking points, etc;
• Brief field staff regularly on developments on key issues;
• Research legislation and bill status at the national and state levels; advise canvass leadership on issue campaigns;
• Research candidate positions on issues.

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Ability to represent Working America to a variety of allies and audiences.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain good records and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of programmatic and field campaigning.
• Experience with labor movement preferred.
• Must work well with a team.
• Some travel required.

Job Particulars
Salary is based on experience and includes medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contribution.

To apply, please email a résumé and cover letter to WorkAmerJobs@aflcio.org, or fax a résumé and cover letter to Karen Nussbaum’s attention at 202-508-6900.

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