Organizing Campaign Director

• 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.