Campaigns and Elections Specialist
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About The Position
This position supports the NEA's strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward great public schools for every student by providing expertise in political and issue campaigns for Campaigns and Elections. The essential functions of this position involve developing, maintaining, and supporting the tools used by NEA for political mobilization, and communicating with state affiliates and members on state and federal legislation, campaigns and policy initiatives. The work includes interpreting political targeting data; database management; developing strategies to assist affiliates in implementing NEA's strategic goals, and writing and developing tool kits and other supportive materials for state and local affiliates. The incumbent communicates, advocates, and builds effective relationships with internal NEA audiences (e.g. affiliates and constituency groups), as well as with external organizations and coalitions to support NEA's strategic goals, engages Association members in political action and grassroots advocacy, supports and implements grassroots campaigns, and makes formal and informal presentations to individuals in furtherance of NEA priorities. The incumbent also tracks and coordinates member voter contact programs such as mail and phones. The incumbent also responds to inquiries and requests for assistance from affiliates; and develops and disseminates program and training materials; and maintains awareness of advances in political technology and tools for impact analysis, campaign reporting and infrastructure development. The incumbent monitors and analyzes state affiliate activities and progress; establishes and maintains effective communications systems; and coordinates with state and national campaign staff to establish action priorities. In addition, the incumbent uses a personal computer, associated software, other office technology and has some overnight travel.
