Political Organizer

Education Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN

9h • $104,087 - $112,909 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Public Affairs, the Political Organizer will focus on directly engaging Education Minnesota’s members in politics, recruit and develop local political activists, provide political context and education, training, and work as a team with local leaders, organizing specialists, and field staff. This position is designed to support member, local, regional, and statewide political goals.

Education Minnesota is a member-led labor union that has identified racial equity and social justice as primary organizational goals. All staff are expected to participate, individually and collectively, in ongoing training, discussions, and activities to advance these goals.

Requirements

• Proven commitment to, background in, and understanding of grassroots political organizing, political education, and/or advocacy on political issues.
• Experience in developing materials and training adults in small and large groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of political, electoral, and legislative processes.
• Ability to think both strategically and creatively to solve problems.
• Knowledge of digital and social media organizing tools and strategies.
• Ability to perform and work well under deadlines/pressure.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with Education Minnesota staff, local leaders, and rank-and-file members.
• Ability to recognize and respond to inequities, biases and demonstrate an individual commitment to understanding how equity and inequity operate in organizations and societies.
• Ability to represent Education Minnesota professionally in coalitions and with external partners.
• A high level of discretion and good judgement.
• Applicants must be aware of the issues facing public education and labor unions.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of experience in organizing, electoral or grassroots political campaigns, or education organizing.
• Experience working in a public school.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the cause of employee unions.
• Experience with member-driven organizations.
• Background in leading political or legislative advocacy or electoral campaigns or a racial or social justice campaign.
• Experience in developing and executing written plans for accomplishing stated goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support Education Minnesota members, locals, and staff in building power to achieve Education Minnesota’s statewide electoral, political action and advocacy goals.
• Develop and execute political organizing and advocacy strategies with Education Minnesota staff and members.
• Work directly with local unions to assist them in building long-term political power through local election strategies, grassroots political organizing, digital engagement, community organizing, and other power-building strategies related to state or local political goals.
• Collaborate with Education Minnesota staff in developing strategies, goals and tactics that support local union political engagement.
• Work directly with specific members or stakeholder constituencies to increase their involvement in Education Minnesota’s political program.
• Support and expand efforts to further Education Minnesota’s racial equity and social justice agenda, build member of color power, and achieve racial justice wins at the state level.
• Identify, recruit, train and support member political action and advocacy leaders at the local union and worksite level.
• Recruit members for participation in statewide actions and political activities.
• Participate in internal and external anti-racist, LGBTQ+ trainings.
• Demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive space for members and staff, extending this culture of equity and inclusion into the work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and voluntary pet insurance.
• Employer paid dental coverage, life and AD&D insurance, LTC, LTD, and annual HRA contribution (if enrolled in our medical plan).
• Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays, vacation days, sick leave days, and personal days.
• 16 hours of School and Community Outreach.
• Tuition reimbursement, up to $1,500 per year.
• Generous 401(k) matching program with employer contributions.
• Employer sponsored pension, after vesting period.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree