Organizing Campaign Coordinator

The Campaign Coordinator will be responsible for: 

• →Developing field campaign plans, including aligning field campaign goals, tactics, and timelines with an overall campaign strategy and other campaign components, such as communications, digital, research, legislative, legal, etc.
• →Assisting with the development of campaign plans that effectively integrate relevant, multiple components such as field, digital, community, politics, research, legal and communication.
• →Planning and overseeing execution of field campaign tactics to support achieving overall campaign goals and benchmarks at each phase of the campaign.
• →Directing, managing, and assessing field campaign execution, including assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and making strategic recalibrations.
• →Determining relevant campaign-related data to track, creating systems and practices for tracking, reporting and analyzing data.
• →Directing and managing staff by establishing clear campaign structures, roles, responsibilities, standards, and expectations.
• →Creating a team culture of shared vision and purpose, collaboration, inclusion, equity, innovation, respect, and mutual accountability. 
• →Creating and implementing team systems for mutual accountability and support, including conducting regular staff meetings, debriefs, training, staff 1:1s, check-ins, etc.
• →Developing and managing systems and processes, including individual work plans, staff development plans, and training opportunities that support the growth and development of staff.
• →Providing regular, intentional feedback and coaching to campaign staff; carrying out disciplinary-related duties, as appropriate.
• →Providing support in recruiting, screening, hiring, and orientation of campaign staff.
• →Working cooperatively with SEIU International Union and Local Union staff to facilitate successful conclusion of campaign goals and benchmarks.
• →Representing the International Union with local union leaders, staff, members, and outside organizations.
• →Performing other duties as assigned in support of the work of the Organizing Hub.

• Minimum of five (5) years of external labor organizing experience; or a combination of four (4) years external and one (1) year internal labor organizing, and a minimum of three (3) years leading campaigns.
• A minimum of three (3) years of leading field teams or staff.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university is not required, but is a plus.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications of experience will not be considered.

• Knowledge of labor unions.
• Thorough knowledge of planning, executing, and managing labor organizing campaigns: external and/or internal.  
• Ability to support the crafting of campaign messaging and materials.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, including in public settings.
• Ability to plan and conduct staff 1:1s, debriefs, team meetings, planning meetings, etc.
• Ability to plan and execute major mobilizations and events, such as strikes, GOTVs, legislative lobby days, etc.
• Ability to develop and implement systems and processes, including but not limited to, individual work plans, staff development plans, and training, that support the growth and development of staff.
• Ability to work effectively with SEIU elected leaders and staff in complex and sometimes politically sensitive environments/situations.
• Ability to apply high level judgment and demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and/or other software systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize digital platforms and tools to support the execution of digital organizing strategies and tactics.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to handle multiple “priority” projects and meet established timelines.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• High level of judgment, ability to take initiative, and work independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to social, economic and racial justice.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity.

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.