Legislative and Political Organizer

Department: Government Relations · Reports to: Director of Government Relations · Exempt · Headquarters-based (Tualatin office) with hybrid flexibility

About the role

The Political Organizer coordinates membership activities that support the public policy and government relations objectives set by the Cabinet on Health Policy, Oregon Nurse PAC, the ONA Board of Directors, and the Director of Government Relations. The position represents ONA members in political coalitions, before the State Legislature, and other public bodies, and assists ONA’s organizing activities with a labor and health policy emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate member participation in public policy advocacy and political campaigns
• Represent ONA members in political coalitions and before the State Legislature and other public bodies
• Assist organizing activities with a labor and health policy focus
• Interact with elected officials, their staff, and other government relations professionals
• Conduct research, reporting, and policy analysis and development

Schedule

Hybrid schedules available subject to supervisor approval. Based in the Tualatin office with some remote work ability. During legislative sessions, expected at the State Capitol in Salem most weekdays. During election cycles, travel to targeted districts required. Because ONA represents healthcare workers in 24/7 facilities, travel, night work, and overnight stays are sometimes required.

Qualifications

• Experience organizing volunteers for public policy advocacy and political campaigns
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Experience interacting with elected officials, their staff, and government relations professionals
• Baccalaureate degree in a related field or 4 years of applicable experience
• Three or more years of relevant political experience preferred
• Research and reporting skills
• Policy analysis and development experience desired

Pay

Full-time, exempt position. Salary based on applicable years of experience applied to the wage scale in the union staff collective bargaining agreement. Annual starting salary range: $84,355.60 – $131,019.01 depending on experience. Total salary range for the position: $84,355.60 – $153,981.98 annually.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
• Employer-paid long-term and short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan eligibility after 6 months with 3% employer contribution; additional longevity contributions after 5 years
• Union pension plan enrollment
• Annual PTO: 25 vacation days, 8 personal days, 12 sick leave days