Summary
Position: Regional Field Organizer – Missouri AFL-CIO
Compensation: $60,000 salary + competitive benefits
Start Date: ASAP
Applications Due: Applications will be accepted through 10/10/2025
Commitment: This position will be funded through November 2026
THE ORGANIZATION:
The Missouri AFL-CIO is a chartered organization of the AFL-CIO, which represents affiliates and central labor bodies across Missouri. The Missouri AFL-CIO works to advocate for pro-labor policies in the state legislature, and works to build power for working families through various campaigns and other organizing efforts. We focus on supporting the legislative, political, organizing, and solidarity goals of the labor movement locally, statewide, and nationally. We are led by an elected President and are governed by the elected State Executive Board.
NATURE OF POSITION:
These are one-year positions, one based in the Kansas City area and one based in the St. Louis area. The Regional Field Organizer will report regularly to the Political Director and/or Program Director of the Missouri AFL-CIO’s Labor 2026 campaign. The Regional Field Organizer’s work plan will be determined by the Missouri AFL-CIO. A detailed description of the position and its responsibilities is below.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE:
Submit your resume and email it to MO AFL-CIO Political Director, Carson Pope, cpope@moaflcio.org
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer, and we actively seek to build inclusivity among our officers, staff, and members. Women, people of color, LGBTQ, Veterans, and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Regional Field Organizer is responsible for implementation of all Missouri AFL-CIO activities and programs to advance labor’s 2026 political programs including trainings, phone banks, canvasses, release staff, volunteer management, reporting, and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Building relationships with labor leaders & labor volunteers. The Regional Field Organizer manages and regularly updates the database(s) for outreach to unions, community allies, and individual volunteers, and works to expand labor’s reach. They build relationships with local union leaders in their area, and coordinate volunteers that are assigned to their given areas.
- Coordinating Events and Voter Contact. The Regional Field Organizer coordinates labor-to-labor trainings, walks, rallies, pickets, phone banks, and other activities. The Regional must build turnout, prepare agendas and run-of-shows, handle logistics, give training presentations, and conduct follow-up to attendees.
- Financial and Reporting Responsibilities. The Regional Field Organizer will prepare and submit detailed weekly activity reports to the Missouri AFL-CIO Political Director. They will be responsible for accounting to the Missouri AFL-CIO Elected Officers and Executive Board for all program related expenses incurred, including those associated with campaigns.
Requirements
The Regional Field Organizer must have a commitment to the labor movement and an understanding of labor’s goals. They must be able to advance projects and programs that convey these goals by working with union leaders, members, and community activists in high-pressure situations and under difficult deadlines. The Regional Field Organizer must direct the activities listed above while following the campaign priorities and field plan determined by the Missouri AFL-CIO.
Excellent verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, age, gender, educational, occupational, and socio-economic backgrounds. The popular / labor education skills necessary to design and lead workshops aimed at leadership and volunteer development are very important. Required written communication skills include the ability to produce newsletters, leaflets, basic phone and walk scripts, work plans, and project reports. Candidates should be detail-oriented and must be comfortable with in-person and on the phone communication, and possibly cold calling phone lists.
The Regional Field Organizer must have a valid driver’s license, continuous use of a reliable, preferably American-made vehicle, automobile liability insurance, and be willing to travel throughout the region on a regular basis. Occasional travel to other parts of the state and/or out-of-state may be necessary. Mileage will be reimbursed at the standard IRS rate. Overnight travel will be infrequent, but may be required. Long work hours, some holiday work, and frequent participation in evening and weekend activities are required, and attendance at early morning calls or events will be expected. Previous campaign experience is highly desired.
Computer skills are required, including knowledge and extensive use of e-mail, Google Workplace, Zoom, the Internet, Excel, LAN/VAN, and social media. Beyond these technical skills are the people and organizational skills required to carry out the priorities outlined above.
Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief introduction (cover letter not necessary) to Carson Pope at cpope@moaflcio.org
Thank you!