Job openings (Mn)

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http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?article_1_137

22 December 2009

ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition is seeking an executive director. Other postings include Political Organizer for the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation and Communications Director for the Minnesota AFL-CIO.
Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition Executive Director

Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation Political Organizer

Minnesota AFL-CIO Communications Director

Wisconsin AFL-CIO Service Area Organizers


Executive Director
Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition

The Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition (MNFTC) seeks a State Director to further the goals of the organization. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position with the potential of evolving into a full-time position.

The Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition is a part of the Citizens Trade Campaign. We are a state coalition comprised of labor, environmental, family farm, religious and civil society groups. We oppose trade agreements that primarily benefit only multinational corporations and support fair trade policies, such as the proposed TRADE Act, which promote prosperity across borders, protect the environment and protect the rights of workers.

The qualified candidate will have the skills to grow and maintain the MNFTC, including a background in issue advocacy, coalition building, fundraising, media relations and grassroots lobbying. The person selected for this position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective external relations with member groups, strategic allies, potential stakeholders and government officials. He or she will have overall responsibility for the implementation of activities within the organization. The State Director reports to the Citizens Trade Campaign Director and MNFTC Steering Committee.

The deadline for applications is January 8, 2010, or until the position is filled.

For more information, e-mail (no phone calls please) Alicia Ranney. To apply, e-mail or fax a resume and one-page cover letter to:

Alicia Ranney
Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition
2511 Franklin Avenue East
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: Alicia Ranney


Political Organizer

The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, representing union members in the seven-county west metro area, is seeking to hire a political organizer.

The Political Organizer will work under the direction of the President of the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF). S/he will be responsible for carrying out local strategies for electing Labor endorsed candidates to federal, state, county and city offices, and assisting with local issue-oriented educational programs for union members. S/he will also work in coalition with other unions and non-profit organizations, and contribute to the efforts of the overall MRLF political program.

Requirements include:

• 1-2 years of demonstrated success in a leadership role with a labor or political organization.
• Ability to initiate and lead grassroots campaigns with union members.
• Ability to work with diverse groups in coalition.
• Self-direction and initiative to create and move a regional political program, and manage multiple ongoing projects at once.
• Flexibility to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and evenings.

Desired experience includes:

• Background in political action and legislative strategy.
• Knowledge of Labor unions and Labor movement goals and priorities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of maintaining, managing and manipulating political data and databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
• Political communications experience.

Please submit cover letter, resume and three references by December 31, 2009 to:

President William McCarthy
Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation
312 Central Avenue, Suite 542
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612.379.4206

Fax: [phone]

Email: [email protected]


Minnesota AFL-CIO Communications Director

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is seeking resumes for the full time staff position of Communications Director. To be considered for this position, resumes must be received at the Minnesota AFL-CIO office no later than 4:30 PM, Monday, December 28, 2009. For further information, please contact Barbara Hitzeman at 651-227-7647.

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is a dynamic statewide labor federation representing more than 1,000 Minnesota unions with more than 300,000 members statewide. The Minnesota AFL-CIO’s mission is to achieve social and economic justice for Minnesota’s working people.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Director directs the internal and external communications work of the Minnesota AFL-CIO and provides communications counsel to the officers and staff of the state labor federation.

The Director works with national AFL-CIO communications and field staff, Minnesota AFL-CIO executive officers, staff, affiliated unions and other stakeholders to develop key strategies and messages to support the organization’s goals.

The Director must be proficient in a wide variety of traditional and emerging media tools to support the electoral, legislative and political work of the Minnesota AFL-CIO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

o Works with appropriate stakeholders to develop Minnesota AFL-CIO communications strategies and key messages.
o Creates and disseminates key messages for strategic priorities and campaigns, as well as for rapid response and crisis communications.
o Develops and maintains relationships with key journalists, editorial writers and columnists to garner positive legacy, labor and new media coverage of Minnesota AFL-CIO goals, activities and leaders.
o Works with other directors to ensure that activities and materials promote the organization’s goals and core messages, and that content approval and proofing processes are in place.
o Coordinates the Minnesota AFL-CIO Labor Pavilion at the Minnesota State Fair.
o Develops, writes and/or edits press releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, fact sheets, flyers and other communications materials necessary to execute Minnesota AFL-CIO goals.
o Manages relationships with designated consultants.
o Develops and executes annual Communications work plan that is aligned with the priorities in the Minnesota AFL-CIO Strategic Plan.
o Recommends annual Communications budget required to meet Strategic Plan and Communications Work Plan priorities.
o Develops measures of effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) for major projects. Uses resources, including financial and staff time, efficiently and effectively to complete projects within agreed budgets and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

o Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years experience leading the communications work of a statewide organization.
o Experience working with diverse constituencies.
o Strong writing skills.
o Strong organizational and project management skills.
o Communications experience including considerable knowledge of PR, brand management and development of strategic messaging.
o Familiarity with union core values and organizing.
o Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and good humor.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter by U.S. Postal Service or by e-mail to:

Mail:
Shar Knutson, President
Minnesota AFL-CIO
175 Aurora Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
Attn: Communications Director Search Committee

E-mail:
[email protected]
Subject Line: Communications Director Search Committee

Resumes must be received in the Minnesota AFL-CIO office no later than 4:30 PM on Monday, December 28, 2009.

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is an equal opportunity employer and protected class individuals are encouraged to apply for this position.


Wisconsin AFL-CIO

The openings are for Service Area Organizers for the following areas:

· South Central Wisconsin (servicing Dane, Iowa, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge and Jefferson counties)

· Southeast Wisconsin (servicing Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Washington counties)

· Central Wisconsin (servicing Adams, Wood, Portage, Waupaca, Marathon, Shawano, Langlade & Lincoln counties).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 30, 2009

For complete information, go to:

http://www.unionjobs.com/staff/wi/aflcio-wi-5.html


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