Chief of Staff - AFT Oregon

AFT-Oregon is looking for a Chief of Staff to join our Portland, Oregon federation office in a full-time management capacity.

The Chief of Staff plays a key role in driving the operations and strategy of our union and ensuring that the work of staff and member leaders is collaborative, cohesive, effective, and mission-driven. This role manages and supports all AFT-OR staff and builds strong teamwork across staff and member leader roles to implement the vision and goals of our union federation. The Chief of Staff advises the President, Executive Vice-President, Executive Committee, and Executive Council and helps oversee the organization’s finances. This position is central to maximizing the union’s impact and building a powerful member-led education labor movement.

$95,000 - $115,000 starting salary depending on qualifications and experience.

This is a full-time supervisory position. It offers generous benefits including 100% employer-covered healthcare and dental for self and dependants, and 12% of salary in additional retirement contributions. Work-life balance remains a priority, with staff enjoying 20 paid days leave annually, which increases with longevity. Staff receive an additional five personal days a year, on top of 13 paid holidays and a full paid week of holiday leave between Christmas and New Years. Other benefits include religious observance flexibility, home office stipend, and professional development funds.

To see the full job description and application process, please view the job posting on our website. Please send resume, cover letter and list of three professional references (email, phone number and relationship) to: hiring@aft-oregon.org

First review of applications will be June 22, 2026.

Note: We will reach out to professional references for candidates who advance to the final selection stage.

This is a full-time supervisory position. It offers generous benefits including 100% employer-covered healthcare and dental for self and dependants, and 12% of salary in additional retirement contributions. Work-life balance remains a priority, with staff enjoying 20 paid days leave annually, which increases with longevity. Staff receive an additional five personal days a year, on top of 13 paid holidays and a full paid week of holiday leave between Christmas and New Years. Other benefits include religious observance flexibility, office stipend, and professional development funds.