Regional Director: Working America

Working America is the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO. With 5 million members, Working America recruits and mobilizes people who do not have a union on the job in support of working families’ issues.

The Regional Director, a member of the National Field Staff, is responsible for supervising Working America’s program leadership team in assigned regions and/or projects. The Regional Director will work with both national and state-level staff to set short and long-term organizational goals in their respective regions and/or projects.

Reports to: National Political Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work regularly with headquarters staff to coordinate strategy around the programmatic and legislative work, issue advocacy, electoral campaigns, communications and fundraising (as needed) of assigned region and/or project;
• Work collaboratively with national staff and Regional Field Supervisor(s) to plan, implement, and integrate the programmatic work of the canvass; implement high-quality message training; and evaluate overall programmatic success in each assigned office;
• Oversee all aspects of hiring, training, and evaluating, and make effective recommendations for promotion and discipline of State Program Coordinators, State Program Directors and Senior State Program Directors;
• Direct the work of assigned State Program Coordinators, State Program Directors and Senior State Program Directors;
• Regionally, represent the interests of Working America at meetings and other activities, especially within the State Federations and local labor councils, AFL-CIO affiliates and allied organizations in the progressive community;
• As requested, develop and deliver trainings for regional program staff and national leadership; attend and participate in national field leadership conferences and other meetings as needed;
• Coordinate with national staff to ensure fair and consistent application of organizational policies; participate as necessary in investigation of personnel complaints;
• Oversee State Program Coordinator, State Program Director and Senior State Program Director management of canvass offices on a short-term, as needed basis, especially to facilitate startups, short-term coverage, training, and development of staff and other special projects;
• Work with regional and national print, radio, online and television media;
• Oversee selection, management of, and compliance with regional office lease agreements;
• Perform regular site visits to all supervised offices;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of experience directing or supervising field canvass and program operations; experience in recruiting and training field canvass and program leadership staff strongly preferred;
• Five or more years’ experience in electoral, labor or progressive politics;
• Knowledge of national and local structures of the labor movement;
• Effective time management skills including prioritization and managing multiple tasks;
• Experience managing in a union environment, familiarity with the collective bargaining process, and a commitment to the principles of progressive discipline preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, maturity and good independent judgment;
• Leadership, team-building and strategic planning ability;
• Ability to work independently in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments;
• Excellent problem-solving and relational skills;
• Computer proficiency and strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to travel on a regular basis as needed;
• Must be able to work irregular and long hours.

Location: Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Atlanta, GA

Position Type: Full-time/Regular

FLSA Classification: Exempt

The Step 1 salary is $108,012 – $120,153 depending on location, with additional steps considered for candidates with experience and qualifications beyond what is required above. Includes medical insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with employer contribution.

Working America is an equal opportunity employer. Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA and other non-conforming individuals, and individuals with disabilities.