United Domestic Workers of America
AFSCME Local 3930

Political Assistant

Based in Sacramento, CA

 

UDW Overview:
United Domestic Workers of America, UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 is a statewide labor union that represents more than 170,000 home care and family child care providers in 45 counties in California. Founded in 1979, UDW is a diverse, progressive labor organization that seeks dynamic, committed individuals who will support our members and those for whom they care locally, statewide, and at the national level.

UDW is one of California’s largest labor unions. We consistently support and lead important social justice initiatives like fighting for racial justice, income inequality, and affordable health care for all. We are committed to respect and dignity for seniors, people with disabilities, and the children in our care. We fight for better working conditions and fair pay for home care and child care providers, and full funding for life-saving programs like In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and subsidized family child care. For more information about UDW, please visit our website at www.udwa.org.

Job Information:
Job Title: Political Assistant
Job Type: Exempt (Salary)
Department: State Government Affairs
Reports to: Assistant Political Director
Job Location: Based in Sacramento, CA
UDW Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Salary Range: $66,560.00 to $79,624.00/year (depending on experience)

Job Summary:
The Political Assistant will play a critical role in advancing UDW's political goals. This position requires a dynamic individual who can manage multiple tasks, coordinate with various stakeholders, and contribute to the development and implementation of political strategies. The Political Assistant will work closely with UDW staff across California and with members, leaders, and allied organizations to build political power and advocate for policies that improve the lives of domestic workers and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and implementing political campaigns to support UDW’s legislative and electoral goals.
• Organize and coordinate grassroots advocacy efforts on political campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels, including member mobilization and voter outreach.
• Coordinate political activity with UDW staff across departments and regions.
• Monitor and report on local, State, and Federal political races.
• Build and maintain relationships with community and allied organizations, labor unions, and other stakeholders at the local and state levels.
• Collaborate with allies to advance shared political and policy objectives.
• Represent UDW in coalitions and at community events, rallies, meetings, and hearings.
• Participate in union electoral campaigns in and outside of California, including, but not limited to, Get Out the Vote (GOTV).
• Educate and engage UDW members on political issues.
• Organize and facilitate political education workshops, training, and events.
• Coordinate UDW member participation in lobby days, rallies, and other advocacy activities at the local and state levels.
• Maintain and update UDW’s political action databases and contact lists.
• Assist in the creation of campaign materials and reports.
• Manage PAC contributions and expenditures in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Legislative team with legislative projects and objectives when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of work in this job classification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal abilities for drafting memos, reports, and interacting with stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate activities, and meet deadlines
• Conduct thorough research on political issues and analyze complex information
• Deep understanding of political processes, current affairs, and legislative landscape
• Build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Precision in handling sensitive information and ensuring compliance
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and political databases
• Ability to confidently speak in public and represent the organization
• Understand and contribute to policy issues and campaign strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, social work, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in political advocacy, campaign management, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of the California political and legislative process as well as federal, state, and local elections.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in grassroots organizing and member engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with political databases and social media platforms.
• Commitment to UDW’s mission and values, including social justice and worker rights.

Requirements:

• Work arrangement is 100% in-person, in office
• Considerable travel, as well as evening and weekend work, is required with a reliable vehicle.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Bilingual Language(s) in:

• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Korean
• Tagalog
• Russian
• Assyrian
• Somali
• Arabic

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Leave
• Personal Day
• 16 Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Upskill through eLearning platforms

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
UDW has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. As a condition of employment, our employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily exposed to an office-type environment. The employee will frequently work on or around office equipment and furniture. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. The employee will frequently work with deadlines under pressure and will occasionally be required to work alone. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor environments, which may include exposure to vehicles, moving mechanical parts; vibration; odors, fumes, gasses, smoke, dust, or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
UDW is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate an employee or applicant based on race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.

Notice of E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS (888) 897-7781, dhs.gov/e-verify.

Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
To apply for this position, please visit UDW’s career page and submit your application. UDW’s career link → https://udwa.hiringplatform.com/list/careers