Project Manager

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is North America’s strongest union, representing more than 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The Strategic Initiatives Department is integral to the Teamsters’ mission, overseeing communications, research, economics, capital strategies, and the Teamsters History Project. The department equips Teamsters affiliates with essential resources to excel in organizing, public relations, contract campaigns, audience expansion, and enhancing public perception.

The Project Manager is responsible for working within Strategic Initiatives and with other IBT departments to make sure projects are successful. This position entails writing, editing, researching, and supervising the layout and design of publications as needed. The Project Manager position is based in Washington, DC, and is required to work in the headquarters.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITITES AND MAJOR TASKS

• Works with IBT department, divisions, and affiliates to produce written or audiovisual materials.
• Writes, edits, and proofreads articles, news releases, brochures, leaflets, and other publications.
• Works with designers and printer on publications as needed.
• Researches and analyzes information needed for department projects.
• Prepares materials for the news media and handles press inquiries.
• Makes arrangements for news conferences and other media events.
• Works with photographers and video crews.
• Supervises daily activities and personnel of the department.
• Orients and trains new department personnel.
• Writes scripts and supervises the editing of films and videos produced by the department.
• Writes articles for Teamster magazine and other union publications.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as related to the position and assigned by the Director, Strategic Initiatives Department, or designee.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism or communications required.
• Post-graduate work in journalism preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience as a journalist, preferably in a trade union or political environment, required.
• One to three years’ supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with tools and equipment associated with magazine production and personal computer required.
• Must have mental ability to manage several assignments at one time.
• Demonstrated emotional maturity to function in stressful situations.
• Ability to travel as necessary, required.

Starting salary range is $75,000 - $85,000, plus FICA reimbursement, 100% employer-paid health & welfare plan, pension, optional 401(k), FSA, and vacation & sick leave.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and

resume to Snjez Arthur at sarthur@teamster.org, Subject: “Project Manager

position.” No phone calls, please.

The IBT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply.