Joining the WSLC in May 2006 as Field Mobilization Director, Benjamin helped continue the success of the Council’s Labor Neighbor political program by working with affiliated unions to support and encourage the participation of individual union members with many different political and legislative activities.

Currently serving as Political Director, Benjamin’s main areas of responsibility include candidate recruitment, assessment and endorsement input; building internal communication programs to support WSLC-endorsed candidates; assisting affiliated organizations with the development of their own membership action programs; and developing voter registration, political action and shop steward training curriculums. In addition, Ben works with the WSLC's lobbying team in Olympia on election-related issues, and assists with developing grassroots involvement in the legislative arena.

Prior to joining the WSLC, Benjamin worked on numerous political campaigns across the country, building grassroots support that often made the difference on Election Day. In 2004, he developed curriculum for the first “Campaign Management Training Program” while working as the Field Director for the State Senate Democratic Campaign Committee, and during his spare time also created several programs that were responsible for registering more than 4,000 new voters and activating hundreds of volunteers in Washington state.

Raised in Northeast Washington, Benjamin currently lives in Tacoma with his wife, Sara Lowe, and their dog, Bailey.