The Organization
The Take on Wall Street campaign is coordinating The Save The Post Office Coalition of over 300 organizations to protect and expand the U.S. Postal Service. This is a critical moment to stop the Post Office from being privatized, and instead, reinvent it as a hub for the services our communities desperately need, like postal banking. The coalition’s home, Take on Wall Street, aims to build a financial system for Black, white, and Brown working families, not the big Wall Street banks. The Take on Wall Street campaign is a project of Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF).
Position Overview
The Campaigner will:
● Work with coalition partners to develop, maintain, and share campaign strategy and resources
● Implement fast-paced advocacy, grassroots, digital, and communications tactics to save the Post Office
● Help coordinate a large and diverse coalition
● Maintain and build relationships with state and local partners on grassroots and grasstops outreach, mobilization, and advocacy strategies
● Work with TOWS coalition and other stakeholders to reimagine USPS as a hub for community services like postal banking
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with a passion for economic, racial, and gender justice, and have a demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse team of colleagues and allies. Additional strongly preferred experience and qualities include:
● At least 4 years of experience in issue or candidate campaigning, labor or campus organizing, or on the Hill
● Comfortable working in coalition
● The ability to manage multiple projects and navigate complex policies and relationships
● Strong writing and communication skills, including ability to distill complex topics into accessible and compelling formats
● Proficiency with social media
● Strong attention to detail
Compensation:
Salary range: $60,000 – $80,000 commensurate with experience. Generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. This is a one year fixed-term position.
How To Apply
The Take on Wall Street campaign is housed within Americans for Financial Reform. Please submit your application with a letter of interest and resume via https://apply.workable.com/americans-for-financial-reform-education-fund-afref-1/j/5E6CD3A639/apply/