Responsibilities
Electoral (~80% of time)
Plan and implement a strategic member-to-member electoral program to elect labor-endorsed candidates at the local, state, and federal levels across multiple Houston-area counties:
Administer voter registration campaigns
Run candidate academies for potential and endorsed candidates
Coordinate Committee on Political Education interviews and endorsement process
Develop and monitor budgets
Craft and execute large-scale direct voter contact programs, including targeting, data management, mail, canvassing, phone/text banks, and digital advertising
Recruit, train, and oversee field staff, member volunteers, and release staff
Coordinate with state and federal AFL-CIO, campaigns, parties, PACs, and labor/community allies where legally feasible
Plan, coordinate, and implement all aspects of the Working People PAC field program targeting non-union voters — including fundraising, staffing, and compliance reporting
Identify and train union members to run for office
Support political field activities, lobby visits, phone banking, and events for the federation's public policy campaigns at all levels of government
Communications (~20% of time)
Provide communications support across the federation's programmatic areas. Responsibilities include:
Design, produce, and deliver mail, canvass materials, and digital ads
Draft communications copy including media advisories, press releases, talking points, and emails
Secure earned media coverage
Manage and grow multiple social media channels
Maintain and update the federation's website
Prepare written and graphic reports
Continually improve the federation's internal and external communications infrastructure
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of leadership experience in electoral campaigns and field program management
Proven ability to design and implement effective campaign plans
Ability to meet strict deadlines and reporting requirements
Advanced proficiency in VAN, Excel/Google Sheets, databases, and presentation tools
Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders, candidates, and elected officials
Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers and paid field teams
Excellent organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Commitment to economic justice and workers' rights
Ability to handle stress and shifting priorities with calm, flexibility, and discretion
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred
Strong fundraising track record
Strategic thinker with experience in the labor movement
Fluent written and spoken Spanish
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $80,000–$95,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Employer-paid high-quality health insurance
10% employer retirement plan contribution on top of base pay
Generous paid time off
Optional voluntary 401(k) contributions
Position Details
This is a full-time, in-person, salaried exempt position based in Harris County. The role requires regular travel throughout the greater Houston area, some evening and weekend availability, and occasional out-of-town travel.
How to Apply
This position is open immediately. Submit a brief cover letter and resume describing your interest and relevant experience at www.gcaflcio.org/jobs.
TGCALF strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented communities.