Field Coordinator - Houston, TX
Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
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 Field Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the ALF electoral program this fall.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Electoral Field Organizing
Work with Political Director, labor council officers, the Texas AFL-CIO, and union leaders to implement electoral field operations, including voter registration, member mobilization, worksite political organizing, and other voter engagement tasks
Craft scripts, create voter target lists from voter files, and cut turf
Recruit, train, and manage union release staff, volunteer, and temporary paid canvass teams
Oversee distribution of mailers, flyers, and other field materials
Participate in regular political and messaging trainings
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to changing the future of Texas by organizing the power of working families, particularly historically marginalized communities
Demonstrable experience leading field operations for union, community organizing, or political campaigns
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), a voter file system (Voter Action Network or Labor Action Network), graphic design apps, and digital communication tools
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete several projects on time simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team management
Ability to travel and work long and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Familiarity with the structures and culture of the labor movement
Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
Salary: $4,000/month (This is a contract position)
The TGCALF is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply.