Legislative and Political Organizer

Oregon Nurses Association; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401K with employer contributions after

Union pension plan

PTO: 25 vacation days, 8 personal days

Sick leave: 12 days

Job summary

Oregon Nurses Association seeks a Legislative and Political Organizer to coordinate membership activities aligned with public policy and government relations goals. The role represents members in coalitions and before the Oregon Legislature, supporting organizing with a labor and health policy focus.

The organizer works from the Tualatin office with hybrid options, and travel during elections and sessions is required. Strong communication and policy analysis skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate membership activities supporting public policy and gov relations objectives.
• Represent ONA members in political coalitions and before the State Legislature.
• Assist organizing activities with labor and health policy emphasis.

Skills

Volunteer organizing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Intergovernmental liaison

Research skills

Policy analysis

Public policy advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience

Job description

Position Title:Legislative and Political OrganizerDepartment: Government Relations

Supervisor’s Title: Director of Government RelationsStatus: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Political Organizer is responsible for coordinating membership activities that support the public policy and government relations objectives as set forth 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 various political coalitions, before the State Legislature, and other public bodies, and assists ONA’s organizing activities with a labor and health policy emphasis.

HOURS AND TRAVEL:

Hybrid schedules are available as appropriate for job duties and subject to supervisor approval.This position is based in our Tualatin office with some ability to work remotely. During legislative sessions, the organizer is expected to be in the State Capitol in Salem most weekdays. During election cycles, the organizer will travel to targeted districts. We represent healthcare workers who work across the state in 24/7 facilities. By thenature of this work, there are times where travel, working nights, and overnight stays are required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience organizing volunteers of our membership to participate in public policy advocacy and political campaigns.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in interacting with elected officials, staff of elected officials and other government relations professionals.
• A baccalaureate degree in related field OR 4 years applicable experience.
• Three or more years of relevant political experience preferred.
• Research and reporting skills.
• Policy analysis and development experience desired.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, exempt position.

ONA offers an annual starting salary range of $84,355.60 to $131,019.01 depending on experience.The total salary range for this position is currently $84,355.60 to $153,981.98 annually.

ONA also offers an exceptional benefits package including total employer contributions coverage of cost (100%) of medical, dental and vision premiums, as well as employer paid long and short-term disability and life insurance. Opportunity to enroll in 401K plan after 6 months of employment which includes a 3% employer contribution, with additional longevity contributions after 5 years. Union members are also enrolled in a union pension plan.Annual PTO is 25 vacation days, 8 personal days and 12 sick leave days.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND FAIRNESS:

ONA is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.