Skip to main content

Hiring Temporary Political Organizers

Temporary Political Organizer

Part Time Positions (10 or 20 hours per week) through November 8th, 2024

Job Description:

AFT-Wisconsin is a labor organization comprised of members in the state PK-12 school system, the Wisconsin Technical College System, numerous state agencies, and the University of Wisconsin System. Temporary Political Organizers will work part-time (either 10 or 20 hours per week) with members, potential members, and coalition partners on internal/external organizing in order to build capacity to influence electoral outcomes. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Home and worksite visits to members and potential members around their union and the 2024 election

  • Engage in new employee outreach and member recruitment

  • Work with current members to build political relationships at their worksite and in their communities through organizing

  • Activate membership in engaging 1v1 with co-workers and communities, collaborating with local coalition partners, and helping local unions recruit members and non-members to local and regional days of action

  • COPE fundraising with members

  • Will be assigned to a region, not necessarily working with just one local

  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with grassroots organizing experience (external union organizing preferred), including membership building, leadership development, and home visits
  • Commitment to the labor movement and to AFT-Wisconsin
  • General knowledge of education and labor issues
  • General knowledge of Wisconsin’s political process and state-specific political issues
  • Ability to work with union members across a variety of employment sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to write and speak effectively
  • Ability to listen actively and frame issues
  • Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including weekends
  • Must be in possession of an insured vehicle and valid driver’s license

Salary and Benefits:
$25.00 per hour and mileage reimbursement  

Send Cover Letter and Resume to (via email):
Kim Kohlhaas, President
president@aft-wisconsin.org

Deadline for Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Posting will continue until positions are filled

 

 

AFT-Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants.

Share This