Political Coordinator

The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation (TGCALF), AFL-CIO, a coalition of 92 unions and their 59,000 union members in the Houston region, seeks to hire a Political Coordinator to start immediately. The Political Coordinator will oversee union member-to-member outreach and direct voter contact efforts through the Working People PAC. This position will be overseen by TGCALF political director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversight of Direct Voter Contact Program

  • Work with TGCALF political director, staff, and union affiliate leaders to implement electoral field operations plan

  • Hire and oversee canvassers and phonebankers in collaboration with TGCALF political director, staff, and union affiliate leaders

  • Train and oversee canvassers and volunteers

  • Ensure weekly canvass metrics for all teams and met on weekly basis

  • Cut turfs, assign canvass launch locations, and distribute materials

  • Oversee production and distribution of door hangers and other canvass materials

  • Track and manage field budget in collaboration with TGCALF political director

Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Commitment to changing the future of Texas by organizing the power of working families, particularly historically marginalized communities

  • Prior experience in political field operations or community organizing

  • Proficiency in Google Sheets and other platforms used to organize data

  • Capacity to build and manage teams that tap talents, develop new leaders, are cohesive, and achieve goals

  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete several projects on time simultaneously

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to travel and work long and flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends

  • Experience planning and facilitating participatory trainings

  • Familiarity with the structures and culture of the labor movement

  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

COMPENSATION

This is a contract position with a monthly salary of $5,500 through December 31st. Reliable transportation is required.

This position is based in Houston, TX. There is no remote option.

Please email cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications plus resume with subject line “Political Coordinator Resume” to jay@gcaflcio.org

The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO is an equal opportunity employer.