Communications Associate and Data Specialist : Massachusetts

Massachusetts AFL-CIO

Communications Associate and Data Specialist

Based in Malden, MA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and write content for weekly e-newsletter, website, Facebook, and twitter; incorporate national AFL-CIO and other partner content into Massachusetts communications.
• Post and update on a regular basis all content for weekly e-newsletter (Action Network), website and Facebook; assist Communications Coordinator to maintain an active twitter and other social media presence.
• Assist the President with scheduling, research, and administrative tasks to ensure timely response to emails, mail, and phone messages and to ensure effective coordination and planning around his/her schedule.
• Research issues and write talking points for President’s speeches at rallies, conferences, etc.
• Help coordinate and maintain all organizational list serves and databases, track participation in conventions, conferences and trainings; help develop recruitment and tracking systems; serve as back-up for per capita system.
• Maintain up-to-date resources, for internal use and on the website, on elected officials, including State House contact information, committee assignments, and votes; track all legislative and issue activity that impacts unions and the lives of working families, help monitor and calculate labor voting records of elected officials.
• Research and write educational materials on candidates or specific legislative topics.
• Participate in electoral, educational, organizing, and solidarity activities as needed.
• Other related duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong computer skills including familiarity with databases; knowledge of Action Network a plus.
• Strong knowledge of social media tools essential.
• Familiarity with unions and labor movement structure a plus, and a commitment to building a strong labor movement dedicated to economic, social and racial justice a must.
• Political campaign, legislative or grassroots organizing experience a plus.
• Some Spanish language proficiency a plus.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed and occasional long hours.
• Willing to travel on occasion within Massachusetts (office located in greater Boston; T accessible)

Minimum starting salary $40,000; salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package including defined benefit pension.

TO APPLY
Send your résumé, cover letter and writing sample to lgallatin@massaflcio.org. Put “job opening” in subject line. Application deadline is September 14, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.