[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Montana AFL-CIO is seeking a Communications Director

August 15, 2018

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Montana AFL-CIO is seeking a Communications Director

The Montana AFL-CIO is seeking a Communications Director to be based in Helena, Montana. The Montana AFL-CIO is the largest labor organization in the state of Montana with 38 affiliate unions and 50,000 members.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement communications strategies for a diverse set of operations including but not limited to public relations, electoral campaigns, organizing drives, and labor disputes.

  • Maintain positive press relationships with traditional and new media.

  • Manage member-to-member communications.

  • Maintain the Montana AFL-CIO's website.

  • Manage the Montana AFL-CIO's email program.

  • Secure earned media opportunities.

  • Manage social media channels and develop digital content.

  • Create direct mail pieces and physical communication pieces.

  • Execute paid digital media campaigns.

  • Draft op-ed copy in addition to managing letter-to-the-editor campaigns.

  • Assist the Executive Secretary and Political Director in legislative and electoral efforts.

  • Write speeches and talking points as needed.

  • Assist affiliate unions with media and social media programs


Relevant Experience

  • Communications and press experience on political, government, and/or non-profit campaigns.

  • Website management experience.

  • Email management experience.

  • Social Media management experience.

  • Voter Access Network (VAN) experience.

  • Experience writing and distributing press releases, op-eds, and letters-to-the-editor.

  • Graphic design experience.

  • Direct mail experience.


This is a permanent position and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement under LIUNA #1686.   Compensation includes: salary as per CBA ($63,000/yr), longevity pay, health insurance, dental insurance, pension, disability and life insurance.


Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to Al Ekblad, Executive Secretary of the Montana AFL-CIO at alekblad@mtaflcio.org or mail to


Executive Secretary Al Ekblad

Montana AFL-CIO

810 Hialeah Court

Helena, MT 59601

Equal Opportunity Employer


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