The AFSCME Education Department prepares members, leaders and staff to effectively lead the labor movement into the future. We shape and build powerful local unions to be lasting vehicles for a just society that works for the common good and values workers’ rights and dignity in the workplace. We ignite and fuel activism and leadership through interactive teaching methods and the use of new technologies to expand the reach of our programs.

Duties:

• Coordinates the Union Scholars Program for student activists which will include recruitment, selection, training, field placement, mentoring and follow up.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with partner organizations and allies for the Union Scholars Program.
• Plans, designs, coordinates, and conducts education and training programs, develops program content; develops and/or orders materials.
• Works with affiliate and national union leaders and staff to develop education plans.
• Prepares affiliate activists and staff to conduct training programs.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on all activities that can be incorporated into departmental summaries.
• Writes content for the department webpage and other promotional materials.
• Conducts training in a variety of settings, including field training and one-on-one coaching.
• Makes logistical arrangements associated with educational programs when necessary.
• Assists with nationally targeted organizing and political action campaigns in the field which require extended travel.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum of five (5) years related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Skills Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Field organizing experience is a must.
• Ability to recruit, screen and develop students for union organizing work.
• Ability to develop goals and work plans and execute projects effectively within a prescribed plan of action.
• Ability to meet deadlines, measure progress, and evaluate program effectiveness.

Travel & Work hours

• Extended hours including evenings and weekends required.
• Extensive travel and a valid driver’s license required.