SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
JOB TITLE: Organizing Campaign Director
GRADE: MGT F1
ANNUAL SALARY: $135,609.02
LOCATION: All USA
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: We are the Service Employees International Union
(SEIU), a union of about 2 million diverse members in healthcare, the public
sector, and property services. We believe in and fight for our Vision for a Just
Society: where all workers are valued and all people respected, no matter where
we come from or what color we are; where all families and communities can
thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to
come. We are an anti-racist union determined to check corporate power and uproot
structural racism through unions, worker power, collective action, and
government, legislative, and political action. We fight for Unions for All and a
Government that Works for All so that all of us, across race and place, can have
power together in unions and participate fully in our democracy.
PURPOSE: The Organizing Campaign Director is part of the National Organizing
Hub. The Organizing Campaign Director is a management-level position
responsible for representing and assisting the International Union in carrying
out its overall organizing programs; for developing, executing, and managing
local, statewide, regional and/or national strategic campaigns and organizing
initiatives, as assigned and in collaboration with stakeholder local unions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Any one position may not include all of the specific
duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the
work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected
duties to be performed by employees in the classification.
Working within the National Organizing Hub to represent and assist the
International Union in carrying out its overall organizing programs;
developing campaign strategies and maintaining multi-component strategy
tables to coordinate the execution of campaign work and activities.
Collaborating & support for stakeholder local unions at the state, regional
and/or national level, in developing, executing, and strengthening local,
statewide, regional and/or national strategic organizing programs and
campaigns.
Managing the execution of comprehensive campaigns and initiatives to achieve
overall campaign goals and benchmarks at each phase of the campaign;
assessing campaign execution and making recommendations on strategic
decisions including overseeing campaign operations; determining data
management systems to collect, track and analyze relevant data for strategic
campaign decision-making; and overseeing the utilization of digital
organizing strategies and platforms.
Staffing SEIU participation on relevant government agencies, legislative
bodies, and coalitions necessary to execute campaign strategy.
Working with appropriate International Union staff to determine appropriate
and strategic allocation of International Union staff and other resources to
support the successful execution of campaigns and the overall vision and
strategies of the union.
Overseeing the development and administration of campaign budgets, including
authorizing expenditures.
Overseeing the hiring and management of campaign staff.
Performing other duties, as assigned, in support of the work of the
International Union Organizing Program and/or Hubs.
DIRECTION & DECISION MAKING: This position reports to the Director of Strategic
Campaigns and may collaborate with other staff within the National Organizing
Hub, other departments within the Union, Local and State Councils Leadership.
Must work without a high degree of supervision and have the ability to manage
their own work and the work of others. Requires a high level of judgment and
ability to take initiative and work independently. Must use a high level of
judgment and discretion, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of ten (10) years of external labor organizing experience; or a
combination of eight (8) years external labor organizing and two (2) years of
internal labor organizing experience.
A minimum of eight (8) years of campaign planning and management experience,
including developing and managing multi-component campaigns; working with
interdisciplinary campaign teams.
A minimum of seven (7) years of direct supervisory or team management
experience, including leading campaign teams and staff.
Graduation from a four-year college or university is not required, but is a
plus.
Ability to determine and analyze key factors and conditions of a company,
industry, market and/or community to support the development of a campaign
strategy.
Ability to develop and manage comprehensive campaigns that effectively
integrate and align relevant multiple components, such as field, digital,
communications, research, legislative, political, etc.
Ability to develop and/or provide direction on development of effective
narrative and communications strategies.
Ability to develop and/or direct staff to build relationships and alliances
with coalition partners or allies, and mobilize community support.
Ability to develop and/or give direction on the development and execution of
relevant political, legislative or regulatory strategies and tactics.
Ability to coordinate and manage all aspects of convening high level leaders
from multiple locals into collaborative joint structures to support the
implementation of campaign strategies.
Ability to anticipate and assess campaign strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats, and make strategic recalibrations.
Knowledge of digital platforms and tools and their application in organizing
campaigns including directing campaign staff on basic digital engagement
tools such as Zoom, PurpleText or other P2P platform, Organizing VAN Dialer
or other direct dialer system, etc.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams and disciplines.
Ability to establish campaign structures, systems, roles and responsibilities
to direct and manage staff and campaign teams.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to
make formal presentations.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to utilize planning and time management tools and practices to plan,
prioritize, and effectively manage resources and responsibilities.
Ability to handle multiple “priority” projects and meet established
timelines.
Ability to develop and facilitate training of staff, workers and members.
Ability to communicate political and policy priorities.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications of experience will not
be considered.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work in this position will generally be performed in a
remote setting. However, the job may require work in other settings conducive to
performing the tasks required to complete assignments. The Campaign Director
must be available for regular and/or long-term travel and overnight stays as
needed for assignments. The position often requires temporary assignments away
from home as well as long and irregular hours, including early mornings,
evenings and weekends.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A resume and cover letter are required for all
applications. Your cover letter should explain why you want to work for the
SEIU, an example(s) of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a
description of how this position fits into your long-term career goals.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: SEIU offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive
benefits package that reflects our values as a labor organization and our
commitment to the well-being and long-term security of our staff. Benefits
include:
A comprehensive, employer-sponsored health benefits package, including
medical, dental, and vision coverage
A defined benefit pension plan
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Additional benefits consistent with a mission-driven workplace
SEIU believes that workers deserve dignity, stability, and the ability to plan
for their futures, and our benefits are designed to support that belief.