Reply #3: Political/Field Director for AFL-CIO; Seattle

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Job Announcement – Political/Field Director
M.L. King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Seattle, WA


The MLKCLC is the central AFL-CIO body for King County, WA, consisting of 125 labor organizations, representing more than 75,000 working people.

We are seeking candidates for our Political/Field Director position who possess the skills and experience to help us create a more powerful voice for workers in King County.

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Coordinate the political and community field program of the MLKCLC to reflect the priorities of the Council
· Represent MLKCLC in public activities with affiliates, the labor community, elected officials and community coalition partners
· Participate in lobbying activities in King County, including Seattle, Bellevue, Port of Seattle, Seattle School District and other local municipalities and school districts
· Integrate political and field program with other MLKCLC work
· Manage political expenditure budget
· Other duties within the scope of the job, as assigned by the Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Qualifications:
· demonstrable leadership experience and skills necessary to move an aggressive program
· the ability to effectively communicate a clear vision to a variety of stakeholders (our affiliates)
· activist recruiting experience
· demonstrable skills in written community and political campaign communications
· ability to work in coalition with diverse partners
· experience in Get Out the Vote activities
· experience in working with elected officials and staff
· ability to manage electoral candidate interview process efficiently
· ability to mobilize support for endorsed candidates
· experience conducting phone banks/predictive dialing technology


Other information
This is currently a seven month project position – May through November 2011 – but may be extended. The salary for this position is a collectively bargained area standard wage.

The MLKCLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: April 22, 2011

Please send cover letter, resume and three references to:
office {at} mlkclc.org or
M.L. King County Labor Council
2800 First Avenue, Suite 206
Seattle, WA 98121

No phone calls, please.