Arizona AFL-CIO

Communications & Operations Director

Based in Phoenix, AZ

 

Introduction: The Arizona AFL-CIO is a non-profit federation of labor unions that represents over 150,000 working people across Arizona and is seeking to hire a Communications & Operations Director. This position will report to the Executive Director and Executive Council of the Arizona AFL-CIO.

The Communications & Operations Director will be responsible for managing all internal and external communications from the State Federation, Maricopa Area Labor Federation, Pima Area Labor Federation, Arizona AFL-CIO Constituency Groups, and Labor-Oriented Coalitions; developing and implementing a strategic communications plan; engaging with the press and scheduling any interviews for State Federation or Local Union leadership; developing written communications and managing social media platforms for multiple entities of the federation, including: the Arizona AFL-CIO, Maricopa Area Labor Federation, Pima Area Labor Federation, and Constituency Groups; facilitating the quarterly meetings of the Arizona AFL-CIO Executive Council and General Board; and planning and executing annual State Federation events and fundraisers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute overall communications strategies for the federation and additional organizations
• Draft written materials, such as press releases, op-eds, speeches, and letters to the editor
• Serve as a press liaison and schedule and help prep State Federation and labor officers for news interviews
• Manage the state federation’s digital media presence, including the website, email list, and social media accounts
• Work with the National AFL-CIO team to manage and help execute any paid media campaigns when applicable – which includes direct mail and digital advertising
• Plan and execute earned media activities with labor officers and rank-and-file members in key media markets across Arizona
• Develop messaging materials for campaign staff and volunteers, including message boxes, message triangles, and talking points
• Participate in communications table meetings with fellow labor and progressive communicators to coordinate issue-based messaging and strategy
• Facilitate the quarterly meetings of the Arizona AFL-CIO Executive Council & General Board
• Plan and execute annual State Federation events and fundraisers, including: Annual Labor Day Breakfast Fundraiser, Day of Action at the Capitol, COPE and Constitutional Conventions, and any special meetings as they occur.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree is required in public relations, marketing, journalism, English, creative writing, public policy, or a closely related field
• Strong writing and verbal skills
• At least three years or two election cycles worth of experience working in political communications preferred
• Understanding and experience working with the labor movement
• Experience in branding and marketing is a plus
• Graphic design and/or video production experience is a plus

Other requirements:
Work is generally in an office setting, however some travel may be required. The applicant must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Periodically long work hours are required.

How to Apply:
Please submit a résumé, brief cover letter, and three writing samples from previous communications campaigns, and three references to: fyamashita@azaflcio.org and jmurphy@azaflcio.org by 5:00 p.m. by August 15th, 2022. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Starting Salary: Starting at $60,000, negotiable commensurate with experience, plus benefits package.