Communications Workers of America
District 1 Campaign Lead Based in Buffalo, NY
(travel required) The Campaign Lead will be employed in support of an organizing or legislative campaign or another CWA lead movement building project. A Campaign Lead must be able to develop elements of a campaign plan and execute them. The position would report to the appropriate Administrative Staff.
Reports To: The position would report to CWA Upstate New York Area Director Debora M. Hayes.
Located: Buffalo, NY 14210, 821 Elk Street, Suite B. Travel Required
Salary: Starting at $75, 457.50 and based upon experience
Job Qualifications: Able to do internal (membership) as well as external (new member) organizing. Willing and able to take regular direction and learn from experienced campaign staff. Willing to commit energy and heart to campaigns. Long, Irregular hours. Ability to learn and implement the campaign basics. Be able to take notes, listen and get information/report back to District Organizing Coordinator (DOC) or other campaign leadership to evaluate campaign. Ability to assess workers' support of the campaign, identify potential committee members, move workers to make concrete commitments and take action, recruit people to a committee, facilitate committee meetings, work with groups. Understand and discuss issues in a way that contribute to the momentum of an organizing campaign. Have a fundamental commitment to building a diverse and democratic labor movement and ability to organize workers from diverse backgrounds and demographics. Willing to attend an Organizing Institute. Basic communications skills, able to do basic flyers and other written material. Motivated self-starter able to learn and troubleshoot without heavy supervision. Driver's license and reliable car, must be able to travel to work locations away from home/office location. 1-2 years of prior labor, political or community organizing experience. Strong social, written and verbal communication skills. Patient in pressure situations and savvy with conflict management. Bilingual, a plus. Responsibilities When Employed in a Campaign: Ability to assess support of the union or contract campaign, identify potential committee members, move workers to make concrete commitments and take action, recruit people to a committee, facilitate committee meetings, work with groups. Understand and discuss issues in a way that contribute to the momentum of a campaign. Utilize numerous organizing tactics including home-visiting, cold phone calling, hand billing, etc. Along with campaign leadership, be able to work effectively with committee members: assist with moving campaigns to stage 3; keep the mobilizing/organizing committee on track; motivate them to move through roadblocks and be public when it is time; give them a realistic assessment of progress and inoculate them. Along with DOC, be able to help develop and implement a local organizing plan. Submit reports as required, but at least monthly. Capable of running campaigns with minimal assistance, motivate and dig out committee members, work in a team with other organizers involved in the campaign. Be able to communicate effectively in writing, in speaking, and via electronic media. Be able to work with data bases, able to do basic flyers and other written material. Able to function as a trainer at an Organizer Institute and train organizing committee members. Implement campaign strategies and tactics. Train and work with activists, volunteers and community partners. Work within a campaign budget. Assist in aspects of responsibilities of a Senior Campaign Lead. Work to campaign objectives and track campaign metrics. Regular reporting on progress of the campaign. Act as a representative of CWA to allied coalitions, member groups and other labor organizations. Draft letters, training materials, electronic correspondence regarding proposed legislation or CWA electoral programs. Draft appropriate materials to CWA staff and locals to implement programs. To Apply:
Send résumés to Debora M. Hayes, Area Director at: WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information at .
