CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZER

Location: Reston, VA (DC Area)

Position Description: Campaign Communications Organizer

Summary:

Exciting communications and campaign opportunities are available with LiUNA! – The Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) is made up of 700,000 working men and women fighting for good wages and benefits, safer workplaces and the strong voice that working people deserve. The Laborers’ Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition of the Laborers’ International Union of North America seeks an experienced communications staff person to support current campaigns and join a strategic campaigns team by developing a communications program for our Mid-Atlantic Region. 

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND SHOULD INCLUDE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Ability to independently craft and implement union campaign communications and relevant tactics
• Coordinating external media relations strategy
• Managing communications with potential members
• Serving as a contact for key allies and partners
• Responsibility for campaign support communications
• Ability to substantially contribute to strategy development and then clearly articulate and evaluate communications strategy
• Strong commitment to progressive social change and activist experience
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines and in a team environment
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours when needed to meet campaign demands.
• Experience providing spokesperson training for members, and or, local leadership

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package.

To apply, email cover letter, résumé and at least one writing sample to:  bshepherd@malaborers.org

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