Political Organizer for Nurse Union Advocacy

National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/National Nurses United (NNU); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

National Nurses United (NNOC)/National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/National Nurses United (NNU) seeks a Political Coordinator to strengthen relationships with elected officials, governmental agencies, and policymakers across Illinois and 15 other states. The role reports to the Government Relations Director and aligns political and policy programs at statewide, legislative, and regulatory levels.

The position is hybrid, based in Illinois (Chicago or Springfield), with compensation and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of successful experience in union or other social justice advocacy organization.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with government leaders, staff, and partners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental relations and related issues.
• Working knowledge of Illinois politics and regulatory processes.
• Highly developed communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with allied organizations and labor unions.
• Demonstrated written and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Effective time management and prioritization of multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison with state and local political leaders in Illinois and across the country at all levels and/or their political teams.
• Develop and strengthen the union’s statewide political program in Illinois and other states with the PAC Committee to help elect pro-nurse candidates and pass endorsed ballot measures.
• Support the Political Director in managing the endorsement process for state/local ballots, legislative and regulatory campaigns.
• Manage coalition engagement and outreach to statewide labor and other political organizations and represent the Union at coalition tables for endorsed positions.
• Develop and write position letters, testimony, talking points, and other advocacy materials on legislative and policy priorities.
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing legislation and government agency regulations.
• Support the Political Director in PAC-related financial and compliance activities with union leaders.
• Administrative tasks related to the candidate endorsement process at various levels.

Skills

Union advocacy

Relationship building

Government relations

Illinois politics

Communication skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

National Nurses United (NNOC)/National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/National Nurses United (NNU) seeks a Political Coordinator to strengthen relationships with elected officials, governmental agencies, and policymakers across Illinois and 15 other states. The role reports to the Government Relations Director and aligns political and policy programs at statewide, legislative, and regulatory levels.

The position is hybrid, based in Illinois (Chicago or Springfield), with compensation and