Montana AFL-CIO is seeking a Communications Director
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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 alek...@mtaflcio.org or mail to
Executive Secretary Al Ekblad
Montana AFL-CIO
810 Hialeah Court
Helena, MT 59601
Equal Opportunity Employer