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Communications Coordinator - AFSCME Council 5 - Minnesota

Department: AFSCME Council 5
Salary Range: Competitive Salary
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Posting Date: 8/21/2008

This position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the internal communications program for AFSCME Council 5, a union of 43,000 public and non-profit employees throughout Minnesota.  This position will work closely with the lead communications coordinator, political director, organizing director, field directors, field representatives, and the leadership of Council 5 and its affiliated locals. This position takes direction from the Lead Communications Coordinator. 

DUTIES:
  • Help implement an annual plan for internal and external communications
  • Assist with state, county and city contract campaigns
  • Train local unions to create their own newsletters, websites and email networks
  • Implement communication strategies to support political action and membership growth 
  • Strengthen Council 5’s online presence with weekly web stories and new technology
  • Edit Action Update, a bi-weekly newsletter with circulation to 5,000 union members 
  • Write articles for Stepping Up, a bi-monthly magazine with circulation to 43,000 union members
  • Track monthly media hits
  • Provide video and photographic services
  • Coordinate Council 5’s State Fair Booth

REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with coursework preferably in communications, labor relations, political science, or liberal arts and/or 3-5 years experience in labor, political, or community organizing and campaign communications, or a combination of education and experience that would provide the following knowledge, skills or abilities: ability to conceive and direct multi-dimensional campaign communication strategies; knowledge of graphic design software, printing techniques, and website development; advanced oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a campaign message and enforce message discipline in fast-paced campaigns; ability to research data and make logical conclusions; ability to write and design flyers, brochures, direct mail, and other materials; ability to work independently and use initiative to plan and execute projects.  Travel, extended hours, and weekend work are required.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to Michelle Stein at:

DEADLINE: The posting for this position will close Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 4:00 PM.

AFSCME Council 5 is an equal opportunity employer.

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