Political Organizer – Silver Spring, MD
National Nurses United (NNU), AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest nurses’ union and professional association, seeks an experienced Political Organizer. NNU leads the Registered Nurse movement to transform the market-driven healthcare industry in the United States into a health care system that addresses patient needs and to transform our society to address human needs. NNU has negotiated the best Registered Nurse collective bargaining contracts in the nation and is a key leader in various economic and social justice movements, including the Robin Hood Tax Campaign and the campaign for single-payer, Medicare-for-All health care.
Under the general direction of the Political Director, the Political Organizer plans and assists in Union activities and achievement of Union objectives by means of governmental advocacy, grassroots education, community organizing and organizing member involvement. Participates in the evaluation and planning of the Union’s legislative and political action programs. Extensive experience with lobbying, member involvement, organizing, political action and legislative advocacy required.
Essential Requirements:
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience in the movement for social/economic justice
•· Demonstrated ability to organize and execute grassroots campaigns
• Highly developed communications skills
• Ability to build relationships with potential allies and empower volunteers
• Ability to travel extensively and valid driver’s license
Preferred Experience:
• Bachelor of Arts
• 5+ years of successful experience in union or other social justice advocacy
• Demonstrated written and analytical skills
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of governmental relations and related issues
• Experience in a public role as a social advocate
• Demonstrated familiarity with healthcare justice and other issues affecting working women
Salary and Benefits: Excellent salary depending on experience, and outstanding benefits offered, including comprehensive family health & dental plan, domestic partner coverage, and generous pension.
Please submit a Résumé and cover letter. Please be sure to fill out the online application form.
NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity, and considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We urge people of color and women, experienced political organizers of all backgrounds, to apply.
Legislative Advocate – Silver Spring, MD
The National Nurses United (NNU), AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest nurses’ union and professional association, seeks an experienced Legislative Advocate. NNU AFL-CIO leads the Registered Nurse movement to transform the market-driven healthcare industry in the United States into a health care system driven by patient needs. NNU has negotiated the best Registered Nurse collective bargaining contracts in the nation and provided critical leadership in the AFL-CIO’s decision to endorse a single-payer healthcare system based on “updating and expanding Medicare benefits” for all Americans.
Under the general direction of the Director of Public Policy, working from our Silver Spring office, the Legislative Advocate’s primary focus will be to advance our organization’s objectives through the union’s legislative program. This includes but is not limited to execution and evaluation of NNU’s legislative program, organizing membership involvement, and specifically promoting our agenda through the governmental and regulatory processes with testimony, and lobbying. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the right person to make a real difference for healthcare justice.
Essential Requirements:
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute federal legislative campaigns
• Highly evolved communications skills
• Ability to build relationships with potential allies
Preferred Experience:
• Bachelor of Arts
• 5+ years of professional experience in the field of legislative and union advocacy
• 2+ years of professional experience working in the labor movement
• 2+ years lobbying experience
• Demonstrated written and analytical skills
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of governmental relations and related issues
• Experience in a public role as a social advocate
• Demonstrated familiarity with healthcare issues
Salary and Benefits: Excellent salary depending on experience, and outstanding benefits offered, including comprehensive family health & dental plan, domestic partner coverage, and generous pension.
Please submit a Résumé and cover letter. Please be sure to fill out the online application form.
NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity, and considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We urge people of color and women, experienced legislative advocates of all backgrounds, to apply.
