American Postal Workers Union

Legislative Project Specialist
Legislative and Political

Based in Washington, DC

 

Job Title: Legislative Project Specialist
Department: Legislative & Political
Location: National Office - Washington, DC
To Apply: Submit cover letter & résumé to hdecker@apwu.org

Basic Job Function: To promote and advance the legislative priorities of the American Postal Workers Union. Provide support to the Director in several broad areas - including, but not limited to: administrative, research, analysis, election outreach, and communications.

This is a full-time, in-person position.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Produce reports, magazine articles, legislative information sheets, and talking points for member education;
• Assist in the development of legislative training and educational programs;
• Support APWU Locals and States with material for conferences and conventions/coordinate logistics for Department attendance;
• As assigned, attend conferences, congressional hearings, meetings, special events, in the promotion and support of our legislative priorities;
• Work in partnership with organizations and build coalitions to further our legislative agenda;
• Foster relations with members of congress staff, AFL-CIO staff and advocacy groups
• Assist in the tracking of state legislative sessions/state level issues (legislation and ballot issues) of interest to APWU;
• Work with other departments within the APWU on special projects, as assigned;
• Work closely with the APWU Communications Dept. to ensure all legislative materials are up to date on the APWU website;
• Assist with APWU’s political program during elections cycles;
• Assist in the organization and recruitment of volunteers for labor and political events;
• Recommend engagement strategies to the Director pertaining to GOTV efforts and member education.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to accurately summarize and convey complex information.
• Excellent judgment, strategic planning, creative problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience researching data from a range of sources and compiling clear, comprehensive position papers.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to reach goals on multiple fast-paced projectors at once, while prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take direction, work independently, and take initiative within areas of responsibility.
• A proven track record of interdepartmental collaboration.
• Knowledge of unions or other nonprofit advocacy/membership organizations.

Education
Graduation from an accredited four-year college program with course work in Political Science, government, or a related field is preferred; however, any existing work experience/education will be considered.

Salary
The pay range will be between $65,000 - $85,000, depending on skills and experience. Generous benefits, including health insurance.