[Hiring] Assistant Director of Communications for Organizing @SEIU

Role Description

SEIU’s National Organizing Hub drives the central mission of our union to win for working people on the job, in our communities, and in our economy and democracy. This Assistant Director position on the Worker Power team will be responsible for developing and executing public-facing national, regional, and state communications strategy around SEIU’s unionwide priorities and campaigns. A strong teamwork ethic, commitment to worker-centered movement building, and creative thinking are each key to success in this role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of vibrant and cohesive communications across SEIU’s organizing priorities, focusing on public-facing, worker-centered campaign communications.
• Work with the Deputy of Integrated Organizing Communications and other senior staff to build and develop a team of campaign communicators.
• Write and develop strategic communications plans and oversee the development of talking points, campaign materials, op-eds, background pieces, fact sheets, press kit materials, leaflets, brochures, and other collateral materials.
• Collaborate with digital strategy, communications, and design teams to produce multimedia materials.
• Work directly with IU Division and campaign staff to create and share communications strategy, messaging, and materials.
• Coordinate strategic communications plans and goals as part of the senior leadership team in the communications department.
• Support internal and cross-sector movement building.
• Provide consistent leadership and model good judgement as a key member of the national organizing communications team.
• Supervise the work of campaign communications managers, staff, and consultants, if applicable.
• Perform other duties as required to assist the International Union.
• Must be available for frequent travel with overnight stays required. Long and irregular hours.
• Responsible for clear and effective planning, budgeting, and project management, coordinating with divisions, departments, and campaign leaders.
• Prioritize the growth and development of communications staff that may report to this position, including training, feedback, reviews, skills, and career development.
• Act and organize time with independence, representing the International Union with independent judgment and a high level of professionalism.
• Handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
• Model consistent leadership, intentional teamwork, and a desire to develop and grow as a campaigner.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of related work experience or a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities as laid out above.
• Knowledge of unions and other advocacy organizations preferred.
• Priority given to candidates with real-world communications and organizing experience, regardless of formal education.

Requirements

• Work is generally performed in an office setting, but may require working in other settings conducive to performing the work required.
• Long and extended hours and travel required.

Benefits

• 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.