Chief of Staff : New York

Rochester and Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

Chief of Staff

Based in Rochester, NY

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer-paid benefit package

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of labor and community outreach, serving as labor liaison to community-based coalitions with social justice agendas
• Coordinate labor-themed community special events, e.g., Workers Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.
• Coordinate media relations, serving as spokesperson as needed
• Develop and disseminate educational material on legislative topics
• Provide technical assistance to affiliates for organizing, negotiations, media relations and mobilization efforts
• Update/maintain e-activist database, RGVALF website, weekly Mobilizer, and action Network; coordinate
• RGVALF social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Attend specified affiliate, community and CLC meetings
• Maintain general fiscal and accounting functions by managing and reconciling accounts payable/receivable and bank accounts; maintain general ledger; serve as liaison to banks, financial auditors, payroll auditors, NYS and National AFL-CIO
• Prepare and monitor financial and budget reports as required
• Organize and implement political mobilization efforts of the RGVALF
• Assist with development of member mobilization and young leader development strategies
• Supervise other RGVALF staff

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact positively with a diverse set of local leaders and affiliate members
• Excellent writing and speaking/listening skills including familiarity with electronic and social media, e.g., Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
• Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of specialized software programs including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Extensive knowledge of the labor movement and history
• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience

Applicants must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Position requires regional traveling. Vehicle and valid NYS Driver’s License are required.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Please send cover letter and resume to tgillett@nysutmail.org