OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The AFL-CIO Safety and Health Department advocates and works for stronger worker safety and health protections and worker rights primarily through federal and state regulatory and legislative activities. The department plays a leadership role in the safety and health community in the development of safety and health policies and initiatives. It has a small staff, broad responsibilities and is involved in a wide range of safety and health issues and initiatives.
The purpose of the AFL-CIO Safety and Health Fellowship includes the following:
• To promote and advance the safety and health priorities and programs of the AFL-CIO;
• To support the Safety and Health Department’s initiatives and programs through research, writing, editing, analysis, and providing logistical support as needed.
• To develop people with the skills and commitment to be part of a new generation of labor safety and health activists and leaders.
The fellow position is a full-time, year-long opportunity to explore and be part of the labor and safety and health movements while developing specific safety and health research, writing and advocacy skills.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
• Assist the Director and Safety and Health Department staff with researching and writing comments on proposed safety and health regulations and legislation;
• Conduct research and respond to requests for information on safety and health issues;
• Monitor developments on safety and health issues and create communication and advocacy materials;
• Assist with the research, writing and production of the annual report – Death on the Job: Toll of Neglect: A National and State-by-State Profile of Worker Safety and Health in the United States;
• Assist with planning and organization of the annual April 28 Workers Memorial Day activities;
• Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• The Safety and Health Fellow should be a strong writer and communicator with a deep commitment to and interest in safety and health issues and worker rights;
• Undergraduate degree in safety and health, public health or related discipline; a graduate degree in safety and health or public health (e.g. industrial hygiene, epidemiology, toxicology) is preferred.
• Previous experience with unions, safety and health coalitions, community organizations allied with labor or other labor-related organizations is a plus, but not a requirement;
• Excellent computer skills proficiency with Microsoft Office;
• Strong working knowledge, and experience with, web-based research;
• Well-organized with a strong attention to detail.
DURATION:
• Temporary, one (1) year position.
