Digital Organizer

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement digital organizing strategies to engage Texas AFL-CIO members, the public, and key stakeholders
• Create high-quality written, visual, and multimedia content for the Texas AFL-CIO platforms
• Maintain and grow the Texas AFL-CIO’s social media program
• Oversee and update the Texas AFL-CIO website
• Maintain and grow the email program, including managing the weekly newsletter
• Oversee all Texas AFL-CIO digital actions, including petitions
• Pitch content ideas to engage our audience
• Create videography and photography
• Create graphic designs for social media and print products
• Assist with message development for organizing, politics, and policy
• Assist with communications trainings for affiliates and partners
• Assist with event coordination as-needed
• Expect some in-state travel to cover union events
• Expect some irregular hours, including on weekends, depending on legislative session, elections, and union events

Required qualifications

• 1-3 years of similar or related professional experience in digital communications
• Excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills
• Ability to be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to create clear, concise, and engaging content
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively and prioritize work
• A working knowledge of video editing and graphic design
• Experience with some of the tools we use

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in digital organizing and content creation in a campaign setting or labor movement organization
• Knowledge of Texas politics and the Texas Legislature
• Knowledge of the labor movement
• Knowledge of journalism standards and AP style
• Spanish-language fluency