JOB SUMMARY

The Legislative and Political Organizer is responsible for coordinating membership activities that support the public policy and government relations objectives as set forth by the Cabinet on Health Policy, Oregon Nurse PAC, the ONA Board of Directors and the Director of Government Relations. The position represents ONA members in various political coalitions, before the State Legislature, and other public bodies, and assists ONA’s organizing activities with a health and labor policy emphasis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works with Director of Government Relations to prepare legislative campaigns and testimony to support ONA priorities.
Builds and maintains relationships with Oregon legislators and lobbies in support of our policy priorities.
Identifies, recruits and trains members and supportive non-members for effective grassroots action legislative, candidate, and issue campaigns.
Plans and executes strategic action for base building and mobilization around policy priorities, elected officials, and candidates to increase the political capacity of ONA at the community, state and federal levels.
Works in collaboration with the Director of Government Relations to develop messaging and communication materials for weekly emails, action alerts, ONA website, paid and earned media campaigns, BU Newsletters, the Oregon Nurse News, presentations and program materials while participating in the planning and implementation of the ONA communication objectives.
Communicates action plan to staff in other departments, students and nursing schools, and coalition partners to integrate ONA’s advocacy goals.
Coordinates and executes action plans and meeting agendas for the Cabinet on Health Policy, ON-PAC with the Director of Government Relations. Attends all meetings and executes needed follow up.
Develops and maintains a system to track advocacy and outreach efforts statewide including building and managing an activist list and the voter file.
Represents ONA at various coalitions and community events as directed.
Communicate appropriately to target audience, whether staff, members, legislators, or others.
Respond to member requests and communications in a timely manner.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the Director of Government Relations.
Must be able to travel, set up for, and staff events, and attend meetings and participate in campaign activities outside of the office.
Serves as a resource to other program area staff.
Attendance at ONA convention and representation of ONA at meetings of outside professional and regulatory groups.
Attendance at all staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/COMPETENCIES

Job Knowledge: Must possess and continually update requisite knowledge and understanding of assigned duties, responsibilities, policies, procedures and compliance requirements to perform the position.

Work Product: Must demonstrate quality, including accuracy and thoroughness, in work required for the position. Must plan and complete acceptable quantity of work within deadlines.

Member Focus: Must consistently exhibit proper conduct with ONA members through verbal and written communications. This includes listening, understanding member expectations/perspective and acknowledging and responding to concerns in a timely and helpful manner.

Dependability/Accountability: Must follow through on assignments and take ownership of work. Must be reliable and responsible, and adhere to procedures, practices and work schedule.

Collaboration/Teamwork: Must demonstrate cooperation and teamwork, and value and seek input and expertise of others. Must contribute to the team environment by working effectively with others on the team, and treat co-workers with respect, honesty and fairness.

Communication: Must communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and associates verbally and in writing. Must follow instructions and share information appropriately.

Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) & Welcoming Behavior in the Community: Must create a welcoming and learning environment with productive and positive workplace relationships. Must build and support a diverse and inclusive community by demonstrating respect in the workplace.

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