CFA’s Deputy Political Director must have substantial experience in candidate, issue or proposition campaigns and implementing a political program around organizational goals, preferably in a union setting. Legislative knowledge and experience is a plus. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in all aspects of the political/government relations program, including CFA’s work on campaigns (candidate, proposition, independent expenditure), political & legislative communications, trainings of staff and members, and participation, as needed, in CFA’s legislative program.
• Coordinate and direct voter registration projects statewide on CSU campuses.
• Serve as primary political field staff for Northern California.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with affiliates, partners in labor, and allied community organizations.
• Represent CFA in meetings of ad-hoc political coalitions and community partners.
• Within the member governance structure, develop, devise and implement strategies to advance CFA’s political and legislative agenda.
• Organize and coordinate CFA Lobby Day in Sacramento with other staff.
• Manage, supervise and train people of varying levels of experience in political field work, organizing and political communication.

The position of Deputy Political Director, a management level position, requires a high level of judgment and ability to take initiative and work independently; the Deputy Political Director must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines. Additionally, the Deputy Political Director must:

• Work as a member of a team operating under a member governance structure.
• Possess excellent writing, verbal and analytical skills.
• Have extensive knowledge of California’s political, legislative and budget process.
• Provide support to CFA members, leaders & staff during political and legislative efforts.
• Manage effective relationships with candidates, elected officials, CFA Members & leadership and professional colleagues.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with CFA members and leaders.

Salary/Benefits/Other requirements: CFA offers a fully paid benefit package including medical, dental, vision and generous paid vacations. Salary is commensurate with experience. Some travel is required for this position.

Location: Sacramento

Submission Requirements: To apply send cover letter, resume with references and two writing samples to:

California Faculty Association
Attn: Search Committee
or E mail same to: searchcommittee@calfac.org
980 Ninth Street, Suite 2250
Sacramento CA 95814

Interviews to begin in January, 2012.

CFA is an Affirmative Action Employer. Women, people of color and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. CFA is affiliated with Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local 1983), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the National Education Association (NEA), and the California Teachers Association (CTA).