Job Opening: Membership Development & Data Metrics Coordinator

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is seeking a fulltime Membership Development & Data Metrics Coordinator to build a membership development program that results in increased volunteer rank-and-file participation through a multi-union, statewide leadership development program; continue to strengthen accountability structures that result in more member- and results-driven programs that advance our shared social and economic justice goals; and mobilize affiliates, other labor organizations and community partners and allies to execute the campaigns/actions needed to achieve our mission.

The fulltime, temporary position will be under the direction of the State Federation and funded by the State Federation in partnership with the national AFL-CIO Solidarity Fund. The position is funded through September 2014, and after the position is evaluated, may be extended.

POSITION TITLE: Membership Development & Data Metrics Coordinator

SUPERVISOR: Political Director

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is a federation of more than 1,000 affiliated union locals collectively representing 300,000 working men and women in Minnesota. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families and bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our state and nation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build a membership development program that results in increased volunteer rank-and-file participation. Continue to strengthen accountability structures by expanding progress reports beyond voter contact to include leadership development, volunteer recruitment and performance.

Work with affiliates, other labor organizations and stakeholders to:

Take inventory of information stored on databases and use lists, models and tools to identify members who take action and/or volunteer and potential activists from which we should recruit.
Research best practices in volunteer recruitment and experience, membership development, and accountability structures.
Facilitate a planning process around membership development and rank-and-file participation that shares and discusses inventories and best practices and establishes goals and benchmarks and timelines for evaluating our progress on a regular basis.
Write a member development and participation plan.
Strengthen accountability structures/tools to better track and measure commitment and capacity to develop and mobilize members.
Present regular progress reports.
Recognize, reward and promote member volunteers/activists.

Other duties as defined by the Executive Officers of the Minnesota AFL-CIO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Four years of post-secondary education.

Experience

Minimum two years of experience in union, political or organizing campaigns or membership development work.
Knowledge of and experience with databases.
Knowledge of and experience with leadership development and in recruiting and mobilizing others to take action.
Demonstrated ability to develop and drive effective and creative programs, convene and facilitate meetings, and balance the interests of various stakeholders.

Skills

Possession of excellent listening, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Possession of sharp problem-solving skills.
Flexible, creative and highly motivated.
Ability to motivate and activate others.
Ability to work in a cooperative manner with other staff.
Ability to manage time and work independently within the context of a plan.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to occasionally work long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel, possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Bilingual speaker a plus.

Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should submit a resume and letter of interest to Shar Knutson, President, by 4:30 p.m. on October 11, 2013 by email to bhitzeman@mnaflcio.org or by mail to:

Minnesota AFL-CIO

Attn: Shar Knutson, President

175 Aurora Avenue

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103