Retiree Program Coordinator
Based in Springfield, IL
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 is a statewide labor organization representing some 70,000 members in over 250 affiliated local unions throughout the state of Illinois. Council 31's retiree affiliate, AFSCME Retirees Chapter 31 has over 25,000 retired members who are organized in subchapters throughout the state. Chapter 31 works to foster dignity and security in retirement for public sector retirees through action in the legislative, political and policy arenas. Council 31 is seeking candidates for the position of Retiree Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
- Development of lobbying efforts on issues of importance to retirees through direct lobbying at the state level, as well as the organization of grassroots activities on both state and national issues.
- Organizational development through leadership training; fostering internal communication; organizing new sub-chapters; and administrative oversight.
- Work with Council 31 public affairs, policy and research staff to prepare materials, analyze issues, develop programs, and implement strategies.
- Maintain active coordination with AFSCME's national office for retiree programs, key senior citizen organizations, and public pension system boards
- Coordinate retiree involvement in AFSCME's political action program.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated administrative abilities
- Experience in legislative advocacy
- Experience in labor, political or community organizing
- Ability to work well with a wide variety of people
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong writing and public speaking skills
- Bachelors' Degree from accredited college or university
- Knowledge of and commitment to the labor movement
Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Position based in Springfield, Illinois. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Send resume and letter of interest to: AFSCME Council 31, 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60601, Attention: Minnie Perez or email to:mperez@afscme31.org.
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