Communications Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Director, Strategic Initiatives Department, or his/her designee(s), the Communications Project Manager is responsible for working within the department and with other departments to make sure projects are successful.
• The job entails managing project and campaign assignments and progression across teams, helping to coordinate regular divisional meetings within the department, and writing, editing, and supervising public content in support of divisions and affiliates, as needed.
• The position is based in Washington, DC. Candidates must be available to work in-person full-time at our DC headquarters.
• Establishes and/or coordinates regular meetings of divisional liaisons within the department to ensure projects are kept on track, including staff within Capital Strategies, Economics, Research, Communications, and the Teamsters History Project.
• Attends department and team meetings, as needed and assigned, to gather information and work collaboratively with staff.
• Writes, edits, and proofreads articles, news releases, brochures, leaflets, and other publications to ensure steady production of organizational content.
• Researches and analyzes information needed for department projects.
• Prepares materials for the news media and handles press inquiries, as assigned by the Assistant Director to the Communications team and/or the Director of the department.
• Works with photographers and video crews, as needed.
• Aids in supervising daily activities and personnel of the department to ensure projects and production of campaign assets are moving forward effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

• Three to five years’ experience as a journalist or communications professional, with knowledge of the trade union environment, is preferred.
• One to three years supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency Microsoft Office tools in a Mac or PC environment is required.
• Familiarity with Adobe, QuarkXPress, and other content production software is preferred.
• Demonstrated emotional maturity to function in stressful situations.
• Must be able to demonstrate professional discretion in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality when exposed to sensitive organizational matters.
• Ability to exercise tact and seek positive solutions to problems when interacting with peers, employees from other departments, affiliates, vendors, and other individuals and organizations.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as need arises.
• Ability to take direction while demonstrating personal initiative and proactivity to accomplish tasks.

Preferred

• Post-graduate work in journalism is preferred.
• Knowledge of labor relations and union structure preferred.

Benefits

• The IBT offers a robust benefits package including a 100%-employer paid health & welfare plan, vacation & sick leave, pension, FICA reimbursement, and 401(k).