Approximate Start Date: ASAP

Location: Bay Area Preferred 

Salary Range: $104,858 to $146,526 annually (Steps 1 – V on step schedule), depending on qualifications  and experience, plus benefit package including health, dental, vision, and 401K program.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

The CFT is the California affiliate of the AFT, AFL-CIO representing education workers in  public and private schools and colleges, from early childhood through higher education. 

CFT seeks a Communications Specialist located in northern California, to help support the  communications needs of the CFT and its members and affiliates in the state of California.  The CFT currently represents school employees, certificated and classified, at every level of  public and private education throughout California (preschool and Head Start, K-12,  community colleges, private higher education, and the University of California). The  philosophy of the CFT is to develop capabilities and expertise at the local level. All staff are  expected to work with the CFT leadership to facilitate a sense of organizational  identification and inclusiveness. 

Job Summary

Working under the general direction of the CFT president or their designee, the  Communications Specialist for the CFT oversees the digital, online, and social media  presence for the union. The Communications Specialist oversees online content  development, production, and distribution of all CFT online and print publications and other  materials as needed. Working with the Communications Director, the Communications  Specialist oversees the integration of editorial content onto the CFT website. The  Communications Specialist, with the oversight of the CFT President or designee, works to  ensure that editorial content meets the needs of the organization. 

Qualifications and Experience

1. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
2. Ability to work independently and multitask in a deadline driven, fast-paced work  environment 
3. Demonstrated proficiency in critical, technical, and design skills to quickly create  quality online content 
4. Experience working in campaign communications
5. Experience working in a union environment
6. Knowledge of the issues facing education unions in California and on a national  level, and the critical issues facing CFT locals and the state federation
7. Knowledge of the California political environment
8. Ability to secure relevant information and solve problems, make decisions, render  judgments and take appropriate action, and work with minimum supervision 9. Ability to train and prepare member spokespeople and to make presentations in  training sessions and governance meetings
9. Ability to collaborate with others
10. Experience in managing and maintaining website content

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Working with the Communications Director, develop and implement a strategic plan  for the editorial content of CFT’s online presence, including social media, online  publications, campaign materials, and the CFT website 

2. Develop a professional and consistent appearance for electronic and print materials

3. Oversee the publication of CFT’s online publications, including the development of  articles, writing, editing, art direction, design, and production

4. Maintain contact with CFT staff and management and with local CFT leaders,  council presidents, to develop online content

5. Support local unions as needed 

6. Maintain the editorial content of the CFT website

7. Coordinate the print and material needs of CFT 

8. Support the CFT Convention

9. Other duties as assigned

10. A current California driver’s license and an insured vehicle in good driving  condition. 

Membership in the CFT Field Representatives Union is required. 

How to Apply for the Position

Email a letter of application, résumé, references, and at least three written samples to Human Resources. 

If you have any questions, please call or email Daniel Martin, Chief of Staff at (707) 853-0895.

The CFT is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.