DESCRIPTION
The Colorado AFL-CIO is a federation comprised of over 170 affiliate unions in a variety of industries. We assist our affiliates in running strategic internal and external campaigns, running aggressive statewide and local electoral field campaigns, cultivating the development of pro-worker policies, lobbying for passage of legislation to benefit working families, and play a key role in a wide range of coalitions to support the growth of the labor movement and the rights of working people. We are seeking a Legislative and Policy Director to begin working with us in mid to late November of 2017.

The ideal candidate is an experienced lobbyist with a proven ability to rapidly prioritize threats and leverage opportunities, and who is committed to growing the strength of the labor movement. This is a full-time position that often requires a flexible schedule, particularly during peak seasons.

Primary Responsibilities
· Collaborate with the Executive Director in developing and implementing a public campaign to advance the organization’s legislative strategy and objectives.
· Draft, analyze, monitor, and respond to legislation and administrative decisions pertaining to union issues, including state budget matters.
· Establish and maintain strong relationships with legislators and allies outside of the legislative session.
· Support and advise Central Labor Council leaders in municipal advocacy work.
· Compile bi-monthly policy and legislative reports to present to the Executive Director, President, and the Executive Council & Board.
· Play an advisory role to union leaders appointed to boards and commissions.
· Coordinate with affiliate political leads on a year-round strategy to highlight priority policy issues in electoral and internal organizing plans.
· Advise coalition partners on legislative strategy and help build capacity at the legislature.
· Develop member leaders and guide affiliated locals through the legislative and lobbying process.
· Dynamically defend Colorado’s unions against corporate and anti-union threats from the local to the federal levels.
BENEFITS

Health, dental, vision, and retirement program.

LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Spanish preferred but not required

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
Managerial

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
No requirement

HOW TO APPLY
amartinez@coaflcio.org