UDW Overview:
United Domestic Workers of America (UDW) Care Providers Union/AFSCME Local 3930 is a statewide labor union that represents more than 170,000 home care and childcare providers in 45 counties in California. Founded in 1979, UDW is a diverse, progressive labor organization that seeks dynamic, committed individuals who will support our members and those for whom they care locally, statewide, and at the national level.

UDW is one of California’s largest unions of home care and childcare providers and consistently supported and led our community’s social justice initiatives including racial justice, income inequality, and affordable health for all. We are committed to respect and dignity for Californians with disabilities, the sick, and the elderly. We fight for better working conditions collectively and fair pay for home care and childcare providers and full funding for life-saving programs like In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). For more information about United Domestic Workers of America (UDW), please visit our website at http://www.udwa.org/

Job Title: Legislative Advocate
Job Type: Exempt
Department: State Government Affairs
Reports to: Director of State Government Affairs
Schedule: Full Time, In Office, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (office hours)
Job Location: Sacramento, CA
Salary Range: $68,640.00 to $103,481.00/year (Depending on Experience)

Job Summary:
The Legislative Advocate is responsible for advancing UDW's legislative, budget, and policy priorities at the State level. This role involves tracking and responding to legislation, , developing advocacy strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and coordinating advocacy efforts. The Legislative Advocate will work closely with the Director of State Government Affairs and internal teams to develop and implement comprehensive advocacy plans, including outreach activities, coalition-building, and engagement in legislative processes. Additionally, this role requires cross-functional collaboration with other departments to ensure alignment and proactive response to legislative, budget, and regulatory proposals. The Legislative Advocate plays a critical role in shaping public policy and representing the organization's interests at the state level.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Track, analyze, draft, and respond to legislation, budget proposals, rules and regulations at the state level.
•    Develop and implement advocacy strategies to influence policies and regulations at local, state, and federal levels.
•    Lobby administration members, legislators, and agencies to advance UDW's priorities.
•    Prepare written materials such as policy briefs, position letters, and other materials to support advocacy efforts.
•    Prepare and give testimony before policy and budget committees and other government bodies.
•    Continuously evaluate and refine strategies based on evolving political and legislative landscapes and stakeholder dynamics.
•    Engage in coalition-building activities to amplify the organization's voice and advance UDW priorities.
•    Organize and participate in advocacy events such as legislative hearings, stakeholder meetings, and public forums.
•    Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with government officials, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders.
•    Identify collaboration opportunities with advocates at national, state, and local levels to advance the union's agenda.
•    Represent the organization at external events, meetings, and conferences to strengthen relationships and promote collaboration.
•    Collaborate with other departments, such as Communications and Operations, to ensure alignment and synergy in advocacy efforts.
•    Oversee the development and release of an annual legislative scorecard.
•    Develop and implement the union's legislative program based on direction from the Executive Board and Executive Director.
•    Update UDW members on important legislation and budget items at membership meetings.
•    Work on special projects as assigned.
•    Participate in union electoral and political activities, including, but not limited to, Get Out the Vote (GOTV), as needed.
•    Perform other duties as assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of work in this job classification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Ability to analyze issues, define problems and propose creative solutions in political and legislative environments.
•    Ability to draft, analyze and respond to proposed legislation, budget actions, and regulations.
•    Ability to develop and execute legislative campaigns.
•    Ability to communicate policy and budget issues clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
•    Political acumen and expert command of the legislative and budget process.
•    A proven ability to advocate for legislative and policy change with local, state or federal government.
•    Knowledge of the labor movement, its partners and allies.
•    Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships on a variety of levels.
•    Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities in a timely manner and keep track of multiple projects.
•    Excellent people and project management skills, including detail and action orientation, with excellent follow-through skills.
•    Excellent public speaking and written communication skills and the ability to develop and give presentations.
•    Highly computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience:
•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent experience in political science, public affairs, public administration, or a related field.
•    5-7 years of experience in policymaking and the legislative/political process
•    Excellent analytical and strategic skills to build a comprehensive policy strategy for varying backgrounds and socioeconomic levels.
•    Excellent written communication, presentations, and public speaking skills

Requirements:
•    Must possess auto insurance that covers business driving, and an automobile for business use.
•    Willingness to travel, and ability to work flexible hours and work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Bilingual Language(s) in:
•    Spanish
•    Vietnamese
•    Korean
•    Tagalog
•    Russian
•    Assyrian
•    Somali

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
United Domestic Workers of America has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. As a condition of employment, our employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Employee Benefits:
•    Health Insurance
•    Dental Insurance
•    Vision Insurance
•    Life / AD&D
•    Long Term Disability (LTD)
•    401(k) Savings Plan
•    Pension Plan
•    Paid vacation Days
•    Paid Sick Leave
•    Personal Day (8 hours)
•    16 Paid Holiday
•    Floating Holiday
•    Upskill through eLearning platforms

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily exposed to an office-type environment. The employee will frequently work on or around office equipment and furniture. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. The employee will frequently work with deadlines under pressure and will occasionally be required to work alone. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor environment can include exposure to vehicles, moving mechanical parts; vibration; odors, fumes, gasses, smoke, dust, or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
UDWA is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not discriminate an employee or applicant based on race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification protected from discrimination under applicable law.

Notice of E-Verify Participation
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E- Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS (888) 897-7781, dhs.gov/e-verify