Job Opening St. Paul Mn COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

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SOUTH ST. PAUL - AFSCME Minnesota Council 5 is currently seeking applicants for communications coordinator.

AFSCME MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5, AFL-CIO
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

PURPOSE:
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:

• AFSCME Council 5, 300 Harman Ave. S., South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075
• Fax: 651-455-1311
• Email: Michelle.Stein@afscmemn.org

DEADLINE: The posting for this position will close Monday, December 22, 2008 at 4:00 PM.

AFSCME Council 5 is an equal opportunity employer.

Thanks for posting this. I was at our State Democratic Convention this past summer, and visted with AFSCME representatives, and really enjoyed their take on benefits for working for a union. This looks like a great job, and will be quickly filled.