Strategic Alliances Coordinator

Position Description:
UDW Homecare Providers Union is seeking a Strategic Alliances Coordinator to create and foster meaningful relationships with community partners that lead to joint action to advance collective bargaining rights for workers, protect vital public services, as well as advance other economic and social justice goals.  Under the supervision of the Organizing Director and with the input of community allies and staff of the Council, he/she will develop and implement a plan to build and sustain effective relationships with community-based organizations around a shared vision for improving our communities and protecting workers’ rights.

Position Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively with AFSCME International Union, the State Council, and locals to map the community, survey members about existing community relationships, create a community engagement committee, and train the community engagement committee.
• Help develop and lead joint campaigns and partnerships with community allies to advance shared social and economic development goals.
• Build long-term relationships with community- and state-based organizations.
• Assist affiliate leaders in long-term planning to build strategic alliances.
• Represent AFSCME at meets and in dealings with outside organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Extensive travel is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated skill as a community, labor or political organizer.
• Knowledge of the labor movement, including understanding of the principles of union organizing.
• Knowledge of AFSCME’s structure and the issues facing public service union members.
• Understanding of the principles of coalition building.
• Ability to assess and analyze complex political situations and respond appropriately.
• Experience in developing and executing written campaign plans is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use initiative to execute projects that may be vaguely defined.

Position is grant-funded for one year, with the prospect of continuing employment within the organization for the successful applicant.  To apply, please send a statement of interest, including salary requirements, and a current résumé to pmcmahan@udwa.org by May 17, 2013.