Communications Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Digital Outreach
Work with political director, labor council officers, the Texas AFL-CIO, and affiliated union leaders to implement digital outreach strategy;
Support development of ALF and affiliate social media platforms;
Executive ALF and affiliate digital advertising programs to reach members and general public;
Recruit, train, and manage digital fellows and interns;
Oversee production of social media graphics, mailers and all visual content for ALF paid communications program;
Write, design and post social media content that move members of unions and the general public to participate in ALF electoral, issue, and organizing campaigns;
Work with community partners and labor allies on digital campaigns;
Maintain the content calendar for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms, ensuring content is timely, on message, and supports priority campaigns. Keep these channels up to date with fresh, relevant content on our campaigns and related news;
Support Legislative, Issue, Organizing, and Contract Campaigns
Mobilize union affiliates and volunteers to help the federation and affiliated unions win issue, organizing, and contract campaigns through digital outreach;
Support union leaders' efforts to engage, mobilize, and grow their membership through digital outreach.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for the position:
Is committed to changing the future of Texas by organizing the power of working families, particularly historically marginalized communities;
Demonstrates experience leading digital outreach operations for unions, community organizations, or political campaigns;
Understands demographic targeting and paid digital outreach;
Is proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications, basic graphic design, and digital communication tools;
Is able to plan, prioritize, and complete several projects on time simultaneously;
Has strong written and verbal communication skills;
Has strong team management skills;
Is familiar with the structures and culture of the labor movement;
Understands the different functions, best practices, and subcultures on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Has some Spanish language skills; bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus.
Contracted Position: Aug 15 -Nov 15, 2020
Salary: $4,000/month (This is a contract position)
To apply for this position, send your resume to jay (at) gcaflcio.org with the subject line "ALF Communications Coordinator".
The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO unites 60,000 members of 95 unions to advocate for a living wage, quality benefits, respect on the job, and protections for all working people on the Gulf Coast. The Communications Coordinator will develop digital outreach programs that engage affiliated unions, union members, and labor friendly voters in Houston area counties in the federation's electoral, legislative, and organizing campaigns.
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