Labor Coordinator

Labor Coordinator

The Montana AFL-CIO seeks a Labor Coordinator to lead our civic and member engagement efforts, support on the ground organizing and campaign efforts, and help ensure that working Montanans can build power in their workplace, at the ballot box, and beyond.

About the Montana AFL-CIO

The Montana AFL-CIO is a federation of 38 unions and over 500 locals collectively representing over 50,000 working Montanans. Our membership includes workers in public and private sector jobs, from teachers and state employees, to nurses and construction workers. We are proud to be the largest and most diverse organization working to achieve economic justice for working people and their families, regardless of whether they enjoy the benefits of a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Description

The Montana AFL-CIO will be hiring a labor coordinator to assist in building out and supporting our broader labor infrastructure across the state. Coordinators will work alongside the core staff of the Montana AFL-CIO as well as affiliated unions and labor councils to support programmatic efforts to grow and strengthen the Montana Labor Movement through on-the-ground actions.

We are looking to bring on a motivated and talented candidate who will oversee our solidarity programming, including supporting Central Labor Councils and other labor-affiliated bodies; engaging with local labor leaders to coordinate solidarity action to support organizing campaigns, contract fights and successful negotiations as requested; planning and implementing member education programming; and assisting in legislative and electoral efforts.

Responsibilities

• Attend local union, Central Labor Council, and other labor body meetings on a regular basis to assess support needs and to update members on work being done by the State Federation.
• Design and lead non-partisan member education programming and training for union members, including worksite visits and apprenticeship class visits.
• Assist in planning and implementing campaign efforts to support union-endorsed measures and candidates.
• Work to enhance and strengthen Rapid Response Team efforts to effectively engage in policy advocacy at the federal, state, and local level.
• Other duties as assigned to further the purpose of the organization.

Required Qualifications + Experience

• Demonstrated ability to connect with people at all levels
• Must be self-motivated while also functioning well as part of a larger team
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to seeing a project through to completion
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work long and irregular hours and means to travel

Nice to Have Qualifications + Experience

• Experience working with labor unions, an understanding of Montana's labor history, and or a background in communications specifically geared toward labor economics that benefit working families
• Experience with voter databases and voter contact programs
• Experience with electoral campaigns, including candidate or issue campaigns
• Volunteer engagement and management experience

We understand that the right candidate may have experience in different areas. If you don't meet all the requirements above but have an interest in learning, we still encourage you to apply.

Compensation + Job Details

The salary for this position starts at $65,000-$70,000, depending on experience. The position includes health insurance, a monthly technology stipend, and an opportunity to join the staff union and the benefits that provides. Employees will receive mileage reimbursement for out-of-town travel, as well as paid sick, vacation days and parental leave as designated by our collective bargaining agreement.

Successful candidates should expect to travel 5-10 days per month to lead trainings and meet with local affiliate unions and labor councils. The position can be located remotely in Montana.

How to Apply

Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled, but we encourage applications to be submitted by January 16th, 2025. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Lorri Nisbet at To ensure your submission is properly routed, your email should include "Labor Coordinator" in the subject line.

The MT AFL-CIO is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65, $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Helena, MT