Political & Legislative Advocacy Apprentice

Overview

AFSCME’s Political Action Department seeks candidates interested in a 24-month apprenticeship program in progressive political action and legislative advocacy. The program includes training and hands‑on experience in coalition building, lobbying, communications, and basic organizing skills on field‑based campaigns for individuals interested in pursuing careers with public interest organizations, political parties, advocacy groups and/or labor organizations. Political action and legislative advocacy apprentices will work with AFSCME and its affiliates, other labor unions and progressive organizations on grassroots campaigns of critical importance to workers and their families.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of AFSCME’s political action program in an assigned state or territory.
• Responsible for implementing legislative grassroots action plans including email, phone and earned media campaigns.
• Work to develop and execute campaign plans and strategies in an assigned area.
• Develop and maintain relationships with leadership, elected officials and key staff.
• Raise funds from AFSCME members and families for PEOPLE PAC.
• Build, train and maintain a network of political activists and PEOPLE contributors.
• Assess the political climate, candidates and campaigns and prepare reports on potential opportunities and challenges.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university and a minimum of one year of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of unions and their political programs, the political and legislative process, and online voter databases.
• Knowledge of organizing and campaign activities, leadership and motivational skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile, ability to work variable schedules, and willingness to accept temporary assignments.
• Selected applicants will be responsible for relocating to the assigned area.

Interested parties should send resume and cover letter to recruiting.

AFSCME is an equal‑opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate an employee or applicant on the basis of 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.