Political Coordinator

About The Missouri Workers Center Founded in 2021, MWC grew out of more than a decade of low-wage worker organizing in Kansas City. We build a multi-racial, working-class movement in Missouri that fights for democracy in our communities, our government, and our economy. Our work spans worker organizing (warehouse, restaurant, data center, and stadium workers), state and local policy campaigns, and legislative and electoral power-building across Missouri. Responsibilities Support MWC's legislative program: track bills, prepare testimony and materials, coordinate member and worker visits to Jefferson City, and staff lobby daysCoordinate MWC's electoral work, including candidate endorsement processes, voter engagement, and issue advocacy, in compliance with c3/c4 rules and in coordination with partner organizationsBuild and maintain relationships with elected officials and their staff at the municipal and state levelWork with coalition partners (labor unions, community organizations, and policy allies) on shared political and legislative goalsSupport member political education: help workers understand how policy decisions affect their jobs, wages, and communities, and how to act on that understandingTrack Missouri political developments (legislative session, redistricting, elections) and produce accessible briefings for staff and membersRepresent MWC in coalitions and public forums as needed Qualifications Required: Commitment to the mission of building working-class, multi-racial power in MissouriPolitical or campaign experience: legislative advocacy, electoral campaigns, community organizing, or a related fieldStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to build trust with workers, members, and political allies across lines of differenceWillingness to travel within Missouri, including to Jefferson City during legislative sessionSelf-directed and organized, comfortable in a fast-moving environment Preferred Familiarity with Missouri politics and the state legislatureExperience in a labor union, worker center, or community organizing settingSpanish-language proficiencyExperience with voter engagement or independent expenditure campaigns Compensation & Benefits Salary: $78,750–$82,688 (aligned with MWC's current coordinator band; commensurate with experience)Employer-paid base health insurance (medical, dental, vision); employees cover only the difference on plan upgrades401(k) retirement plan with employer contributionsPaid time off, sick leave, and holidaysCell phone stipendHealth & welfare stipendMileage and expense reimbursement for work travelAdditional annual bonus to fluent Spanish speakers Location MWC has offices in St. Louis and Kansas City; the role can be based in either. Regular in-state travel required, including to Jefferson City during session.