Date Posted:
May 13, 2026
Position Title:
Deputy Legislative Director – Legislative and Political Action Department
Office/Company:
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06520
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$105,000 – $122,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Deputy Legislative Director represents the UFCW on policy and legislative matters at the Federal, State and Municipal levels.Assist the Legislative Director in developing plans and processes for division work at the Federal, State and Municipal level. Work with Members of Congress, Federal agencies, Governors, and State and City elected officials.Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Communications or related field (or equivalent related experience) and at least eight years of substantial experience in legislative work or issue campaigns.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the Legislative Director in developing plans and processes for division work at the Federal, State and Municipal level.
• Work with Members of Congress, Federal agencies, Governors, and State and City elected officials.
• Supervise professional staff as assigned, including but not limited to recommending and approving schedules, travel assignments, evaluating job performance, and issuing work assignments.
• Provide strategic and policy support to UFCW local offices, state federations, allied organizations, and progressive state legislators as they work to pass a working families’ legislative agenda and defeat anti-worker bills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, in both a lead and a support role.
• Organize time efficiently and deliver accurate work product under tight deadlines.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Communications or related field (or equivalent related experience).
• At least eight years of substantial experience in legislative work or issue campaigns.
• Experience developing and analyzing policy required.
• Previous experience in the labor movement is desirable.
Instructions:
Email [email protected]
Other:
The UFCW provides a very generous benefits package, including: Comprehensive health insurance coverage. Life insurance provided with ability to purchase supplemental life insurance at favorable rates.
