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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Accounts Receivable Accountant Grade: PS-1 Annual Pay : $60,992.13/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose:
This position is responsible for depositing receipts as part of a team that maintains the incoming funds of SEIU-controlled entities. The accounts receivable team is tasked with implementing the highest level of data integrity, operation efficiencies and process management. This role is also responsible for supporting the coding of transactions for Department of Labor LM-2 reporting. This role will be active in implementing policies that support the Union’s goals by providing ha highly effective financial operation.
This position will be required to operate with a high level of discretion, judgment and integrity as a steward of member financial resources.
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.)
- Directly support the Accounts Receivable Manager in ensuring the timely and accurate maintenance of the accounts receivable ledgers of SEIU-controlled entities.
- Analyzes and reconciles accounts receivable ledgers on a regular basis as established by the Director of Treasury and the Accounts Receivable Manager.
- Prepares deposits and adjusting entries.
- Work with external support to reconcile accounts at month end and year end.
- Supports the monthly close of accounts receivable within two business days following the end of each month, and assists in ensuring that all necessary processes are completed to accurately close.
- Supports the annual close of accounts receivable within 15 business days following the end of the year, and assists in ensuring that all necessary processes are completed to accurately close.
- Prepares and executes all transactions in a way that ensures that generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), SEIU’s policies, IRS regulations and Department of Labor requirements are met.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Equivalency:
Bachelor’s degree in an accounting-related field and six (6) years’ experience in accounting, preferably accounts receivable.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of US and District of Columbia laws and regulations regarding financial controls
- Ability to effectively use an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program to analyze, reconcile and process accounting transactions
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with SEIU managers and administrative staff as well as external related parties, in both written and oral presentations
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and effectively organize work in a changing environment
- Ability to maintain a flexible attitude and approach toward assignments and actively engage other in building teams
- Knowledge of complex financial metrics, accounting principles and processes
- Ability to structure and analyze complex financial reports
- Ability to think critically and analytically in linking financial data to qualitative information
- Ability to calculate standard financial rations (current, liquidity, turnover, etc.)
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to principals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software – Excel and Word
Tests and Certifications:
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level required; expert preferred)
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended hours and travel may be required
(up to 15%).
Probationary Period: 36 weeks
Application Requirements:
A resume is required for all applications and a cover letter is highly suggested. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
Benefits:
SEIU staff enjoy top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, competitive salaries, generous holidays and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.
This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and as such the incumbent is bound by the language of said agreement and party to all benefits, dues and requirements associated with being a member of a union and the (CBA).
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Relocation costs are not covered by SEIU.
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SEIU Benefit Funds
Job Title: Affiliates and Staff Contribution Technician (TERM) Grade: TS-5 Pay: $52,452.97/YR
Location: Washington, D.C.
Purpose
This position is responsible for monitoring, posting and balancing all incoming contributions and reports and maintains and updates the contribution and census database for the Affiliates' Officers and Employees Pension Fund and the SEIU Pension Plan for Employees. This position handles sensitive and confidential information.
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.)
- Receives, processes and reconciles contribution remittances.
- Monitors, balances, posts and closes pending contribution batches.
- Compiles and inputs information for current, new and terminated employers.
- Updates the Benefit Fund Office Collection Department database for participant contribution and census data through manual data entry and electronic file transfer.
- Updates the Benefit Fund Office Collection Department database for participant contribution and census data through manual data entry and electronic file transfer in connection with employer payroll reviews.
- Assist in clerical function of SEIU Benefit Fund Office Collections Department
- Tracks and monitors employer delinquencies, credits and payment plans. Refers delinquent employer accounts to management for collection.
- Prepares Canadian T-4 reports and distributes to employers. Records discrepancies reported by employer. Prepares related credit/shortage letter as necessary.
- Provides information requested by fund consultants, as directed by management.
- Acts as liaison between Fund Office Collections and Benefits Processing Departments to ensure participants contributions are accurate.
- Collaborate with the Fund Office Payroll Review Department to resolve outstanding audit issues.
- Maintains participant and beneficiary census data.
- Prepares and coordinates reports for the Trustees Meetings.
- Assists with Local Unions Past Service Purchases working closely with Fund consultants and Local Union leaders and staff to ensure proper communication to participants and accurate execution of service purchases, as directed by management.
- Performs other duties as required to support the department and its mission.
Direction and Decision Making
This position reports to the Contributions Compliance Manager.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED, and 2 (two) years of experience in processing and monitoring financial data.
Equivalency
High school diploma or GED and 1 (one) year of college coursework including advanced math, business administration or other related coursework.
Or, a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to perform data entry functions.
- Ability to process mathematical calculations.
- Proficient in the use of office equipment including personal computers and 10-key calculators.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to perform both orally and in writing.
Test Certifications
Data Entry; Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word; Typing test 40 wpm
Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Overtime required as necessary.
Probationary Period
Sixteen (16) calendar weeks
Term of the Position:
Up to one (1) Year
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SEIU Benefit Funds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
LOCAL 1000
Job Title: Area Coordinator, Field Salary Range: $90,000 to $122,650
Location: Fresno, CA
SEIU Local 1000 is seeking an Area Coordinator in Fresno, CA to join our management team. This
position is a unique opportunity to lead staff and member teams in a dynamic and active region of
California. We are looking for an experienced leader who has trained, directed and led organizers
and members, a tireless advocate for the rank-and-file, and someone who excels at both strategy
and tactics. If you meet these qualifications, please apply. The ideal candidate will be experienced
in supervising a team of dedicated union organizers and members, be creative in mobilizing
members, and expert at running campaigns.
SEIU Local 1000 is a cutting-edge labor union that represents 96,000 state employees in 9
bargaining units throughout the State of California. We negotiate and enforce a labor contract that
ensures good working conditions, fair wages and secure health care and retirement benefits.
Duties and responsibilities:
Planning and Implementation
• Plan and implement worksite campaigns.
• Make strategic decisions around immediate and emerging personnel and workplace issues.
• Coordinate and/or oversee large scale actions involving members.
• Effectively manages time, plans, schedules, prioritizes, coordinates resources, eliminates
roadblocks, and meets deadlines.
• Creative at managing accountability and expectations for members.
• Able to work long, irregular hours and travel frequently.
Leadership Development and Supervision
• Trains, develops and directs activities of staff organizers and members.
• Supervises staff in locations throughout the regional area.
• Provides coaching and development support to staff organizers and members on their team.
• Manages workplace and team dynamics with confidence and experience.
• Committed to achieving goals for staff and members and provides development
opportunities in cooperation with the developmental system of Local 1000.
Organizational Development
• Actively contributes to their peer team.
• Committed to building a strong union for state workers in California.
• Provides equitable and inclusive leadership.
• Develops trust of staff and members.
• Effectively maneuvers through complex situations, anticipates issues, and proceeds
methodically.
• Recognizes organizational dynamics and is sensitive to how staff and members function
within the organization.
• Committed to and actively works to continuously improve themselves.
Qualifications and Experience:
• 3 years experience in large organizing campaigns.
• 2 years experience leading or supervising staff, assignments, projects and timelines.
• Experience building teams, developing diverse individuals, and strategic planning ability.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Experience with collective bargaining, representation and database management
preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse demographic groups,
as well as with professional, technical, administrative and service workers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
Occasional overnight travel required.
Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as a brief
description of why you want to work to realize Local 1000’s vision for building a strong union.
SEIU is committed to building a diverse workforce. We offer excellent benefits, including fully paid
health benefits for employee and family, liberal paid time off and competitive salary. All applicants
must be able to furnish proof of authorization to work in the United States.
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CHANGE TO WIN
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel Annual Pay: 80K-100K/YR
Location: New York or Washington, DC
Change to Win is seeking an Assistant General Counsel in New York or Washington, DC provide cutting edge legal research and strategic guidance to support campaigns that challenge the power and conduct of America’s largest corporations.
This position demands creativity and resourcefulness, as the Assistant General Counsel is called upon to engage a wide variety of cutting edge legal issues, challenging legal questions, and areas of the law. The Assistant General Counsel conducts legal research and develops campaign strategy in collaboration with Change to Win and affiliate legal, research, organizing and communications staff on a range of subject areas including corporate accountability, competition/antitrust, consumer protection, civil rights, and employment/workplace issues. The Assistant General Counsel is also responsible for crafting regulatory complaints at the state and national level, advocating directly with agencies and regulators, and collaborating with affiliates and allies on public policy and legislation.
Change to Win is a dynamic coalition of North America’s most progressive labor unions and a leading force for social, racial and economic justice in our country. We engage in campaigns that confront corporations to make them take responsibility for business practices that harm workers and consumers in the U.S. and globally.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and review on strategies and tactics related to organizing and corporate responsibility campaigns
- Research and develop new legal theories to advance worker and consumer rights and protections
- Advocate directly to regulators for enforcement action, policy reforms and rulemaking
- Assist workers in their efforts to change their workplaces
- Provide advice on the drafting of federal and state legislation
- Help develop public messaging of campaigns
- Collaborate with union affiliates, outside law firms and other external allies
Job Qualifications:
- Law degree and at least 4 years of post-law school legal experience
- Have a passion for justice and a strong commitment to workers’ rights
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to drive ideas, collaborate and manage initiatives
- A driver’s license and travel required
- Judicial clerkship a plus
- Law firm experience a plus
Compensation: $80-$100k plus excellent benefits. Women and people of color are strongly urged to apply. CtW does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
How to Apply: Email cover letter, resume and writing sample. Please reference Assistant General Counsel in the subject line.
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SEIU (The Service Employees International Union)
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Union Organizer-in-Training / Health Care Campaigns
Fluency in Spanish & English is required.
Oakland, CA
We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in starting social justice careers in labor organizing.
For 100 years, SEIU has been helping workers stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity, respect and better conditions in workplaces and communities. With a membership 2.1 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the United States and our diverse leaders and staff support workers as they speak out for good jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.
The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace. The OIT program trains labor organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions and is different from other training programs that focus on developing political/electoral or community organizing skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
- Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
- Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders.
- Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward.
- Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action.
- Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- Fluency in Spanish & English is required.
- Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
- Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
- Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organization’s technology tools.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Willingness to conduct work site and home visits.
- Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
- Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent and extensive basis is required.
- If offered an Organizer-in-Training position, you will be required to relocate to Oakland, CA . Relocation costs are not covered by SEIU.
Compensation:
- Salary and benefits are set by collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $49,920/annual and benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits package, $570/month car allowance, $60/month cell phone allowance, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU and the staff union contract. This is a full-time, salaried, over-time exempt position.
Application Requirements:
A cover letter is required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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SEIU (The Service Employees International Union)
Bilingual (Tagalog/English or Spanish/English) Union Organizer-in-Training / Health Care Campaigns
Fluency in Tagalog & English or Spanish &English is required.
Los Angeles, CA
We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in starting social justice careers in labor organizing.
For 100 years, SEIU has been helping workers stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity, respect and better conditions in workplaces and communities. With a membership 2.1 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the United States and our diverse leaders and staff support workers as they speak out for good jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.
The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace. The OIT program trains labor organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions and is different from other training programs that focus on developing political/electoral or community organizing skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
- Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
- Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders.
- Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward.
- Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action.
- Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- Fluency in Tagalog & English or Spanish & English is required.
- Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
- Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
- Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organization’s technology tools.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Willingness to conduct work site and home visits.
- Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
- Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent and extensive basis is required.
- If offered an Organizer-in-Training position, you will be required to relocate to Los Angeles, CA . Relocation costs are not covered by SEIU.
Compensation:
- Salary and benefits are set by collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $49,920/annual and benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits package, $570/month car allowance, $60/month cell phone allowance, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU and the staff union contract. This is a full-time, salaried, over-time exempt position.
Application Requirements:
A cover letter is required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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SEIU (The Service Employees International Union)
Bilingual (Tagalog/English) Union Organizer-in-Training / Health Care Campaigns
Fluency in Tagalog & English is required.
Oakland, CA
We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in starting social justice careers in labor organizing.
For 100 years, SEIU has been helping workers stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity, respect and better conditions in workplaces and communities. With a membership 2.1 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the United States and our diverse leaders and staff support workers as they speak out for good jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.
The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace. The OIT program trains labor organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions and is different from other training programs that focus on developing political/electoral or community organizing skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
- Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
- Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders.
- Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward.
- Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action.
- Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- Fluency in Tagalog & English is required.
- Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
- Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
- Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organization’s technology tools.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Willingness to conduct work site and home visits.
- Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
- Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent and extensive basis is required.
- If offered an Organizer-in-Training position, you will be required to relocate to Oakland, CA . Relocation costs are not covered by SEIU.
Compensation:
- Salary and benefits are set by collective bargaining agreement. Salary is $49,920/annual and benefits include fully employer-paid health benefits package, $570/month car allowance, $60/month cell phone allowance, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU and the staff union contract. This is a full-time, salaried, over-time exempt position.
Application Requirements:
A cover letter is required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Organizing Coordinator III Annual Pay: $93,203/YR
Location: Denver, CO
Purpose:
To represent and assist the International Union in achieving the Division/Region Organizing Program, to take responsibility for developing and implementing strategic organizing campaigns within a division or region, oversee all aspects of the strategic campaigns including developing the campaign strategy, managing employer relationships, supervising and training staff, staff development, budget, campaign communications, and political action.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for major division/regional organizing programs and performs a wide range of duties and responsibilities which may encompass many of those included in the Organizing Coordinator II job description. In addition, the Organizing Coordinator III will routinely:
- Works with Division leadership to develop and implement a strategic organizing program within a sector nationally involving multiple campaigns, coordination with local unions, and all other aspects of the campaign.
- Supervises and supports field staff in the sector campaign to plan and achieve goals. Assures integration of the work with local unions, community organizations, and other SEIU departments including field staff, communications, government affairs, capital stewardship, etc.
- Develops and maintains relationships with employers including negotiating agreements, implementing agreements, and resolving conflicts.
- Oversees staff development program for the division/region, evaluates the needs of the division, implements the program including training managers, tracking progress, and coordinating with the national staff development program.
- Reports on progress of the campaign regularly.
- Performs other duties as required to support the division program.
Contacts:
Includes SEIU Divisions and departments, local leaders and staff, SEIU members as well as political leaders, community organizations which partner with SEIU, targeted employers.
Direction and Decision Making:
The Organizing Coordinator III must be able to work independently and effectively represent the division. This position reports to the Division Organizing Director.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field or equivalent formal training including five (5) years of supervisory experience or a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Strong knowledge and experience in labor organizing and related labor-advocacy work
- Knowledge of bargaining, organizing and organizational management
- Advanced knowledge of the labor, industry/sector and key public policy issues
- Ability to execute campaign goals and objectives, to work effectively with local leaders, and carry out required objectives
- Extensive experience directing large, complex external union organizing campaigns, developing strategy, managing staff, and coordinating resources
- Demonstrated experience working independently in complex political situations
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to handle multiple “priority” projects and meet established timelines
- Ability to use personal computer and a Microsoft Office programs.
Working Conditions:
The Organizing Coordinator III must be available for regular and/or long-term travel over large geographic areas. The position often requires temporary assignments away from home as well as long and irregular hours.
Application Requirements:
A resume is required for all applications and a cover letter is highly suggested. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
Benefits:
SEIU staff enjoy top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, competitive salaries, generous holidays and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.
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SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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SEIU
Committee Of Interns And Residents (CIR)
Job Title: Communications Director Annual: $85,000- 105,000 /YR
Location:New York City, Los Angeles or Bay Area
The Committee of Interns and Residents, the largest resident physicians’ union in the country, is looking for a Communications Director based in New York or California (Los Angeles or Bay Area). The Communications Director is responsible for leading CIR’s communication activities, primarily by building our brand and image as the national voice for interns, residents and fellows and developing communications strategies to support our campaigns.
The Communications Director will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will be a key advisor to the leaders of the Union.
About Us:
CIR is a nationwide, progressive, member-driven healthcare union representing 16,000 resident physicians. Our vision is to be the national voice for interns, residents and fellows and to create better working conditions that allow physicians-in-training the ability to provide the highest quality patient care possible by building power through their union.
Job Responsibilities:
Brand Management
- Manage and evolve CIR’s brand and image as the national voice for interns, residents and fellows.
- Develop and implement a national campaign to move our vision forward
Engagement metrics
- Measure and track effectiveness of communication tools and strategies.
Earned and paid media strategy
- Spearhead earned media strategy to get press mentions, and reposts of owned media.
- Engage in media outreach, develop relationships with media outlets and journalists.
Strategic communications campaigns
- Turn organizing and campaign goals into clear communications strategies with the right frame, message, targeted audiences, tactics and platforms for success.
- Develop core messages that frame and drive narratives toward progress on our issues.
- Create a culture of effective communication across the organization by providing regular guidance and consultation to other teams/departments.
Supervision
- Develop and supervise a team of communication coordinators to achieve departmental goals, deliver daily results and grow professionally.
Manage Owned Media
- Oversee the writing and editing of all content, including articles, press releases/advisories, op-eds, and photo and video.
- Oversee CIR’s multiple websites, social media presence and other platforms using CMS (content management system).
- Manage email database to promote CIR and to broaden audience.
- Develop and train member leaders as spokespeople for CIR and as trusted advocates for their patients and for physicians in training.
Qualifications:
- Five or more years of experience in media relations, public affairs or campaign communications- you have experience and are ready to get to work.
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail- we’ll never discover a typo after something has gone out
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and think critically- you say yes to challenges and solve problems independently before they become a crisis
- Ability to independently develop and acquire relevant job knowledge- you know what you don’t know and are ready to learn.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with colleagues, members, media outlets and reporters- you are a people person who can develop relationships remotely and communicates well.
- Ability to work long and irregular hours- you take care of business and yourself and understand that this isn’t a 9-5.
- Willing and able to travel- you know when you need to be there in person and aren’t afraid of a long flight and a hotel room.
- Previous communications experience with a labor union or other advocacy group- your resume backs up your knowledge.
- Preferred candidate has experience managing staff as a communications director
CIR Offers:
- Competitive starting salary, commensurate with experience
- Excellent benefits package: health, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), pension plan and paid sick/vacation time.
A resume and cover letter are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for CIR, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
CIR is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants. Please visit our website for more information: www.cirseiu.org
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
LOCAL 1000
Job Title: Communications Director Salary Range: $95,000 to $150,525
Location: Sacramento, CA
SEIU Local 1000 is the largest state worker union in the country, representing 95,000 state employees
throughout California. Our mission is to engage, mobilize and represent both our members and our
communities to achieve social and economic justice for all. The person selected to join our leadership team
will share our goal of fighting for all working people and our vision for the future of the labor movement.
We’re searching for a Communications Director who brings extensive experience in crafting winning
messages and strategies in a progressive campaign and or advocacy setting, fluency in 21st century tactics
and a record of success directing rapid response and crisis communications efforts.
You’ll lead a team of eight communications specialists and work closely with the leadership of the union to
engage and mobilize key internal and external audiences for organizing, representation, bargaining, and
political and legislative campaigns. Local 1000’s Communications Department is a full-service operation
responsible for print, design, digital, video and earned media communications, as well as event production.
Duties:
• Develop and implement Local 1000’s internal and external strategic communications plans, including in
the areas of press, graphic design, mail and digital communications.
• Produce and supervise the production of newsletters, website, social media content, press releases,
public remarks and speeches, fliers, brochures, op-eds, talking points, letters to the editor and other
materials.
• Oversee proactive earned media and digital campaigns that reinforce, protect and expand awareness of
the union’s branding and mission.
• Work closely with Officers and staff to create short-term and long-term campaign plans, in addition to
communications strategies for increasing the size, strength, activism and savvy of our union membership.
• Manage processes, projects and a team of eight staff to support, meet and exceed deadlines, goals, and
expectations.
• Serve as chief speech writer for union officers.
• Attend frequent special events, some of which occur in the evenings and/or weekends and require
overnight travel.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Qualifications:
• 5-7 years experience in political campaign and progressive advocacy communications, branding and
media relations.
• Proven record of success directing rapid response and crisis communications efforts.
• Extensive on the record media experience.
• Familiarity with social media strategy and digital best practices.
• Project management experience, the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet
established deadlines.
• Experience in designing and implementing strategic communications plans for organizing and political
campaigns, as well as collective bargaining.
• Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with local and national media.
• Proficiency with both PC and Mac-based word-processing tools.
• 3-5 years’ experience supervising people and processes.
• Degree in media, communications, marketing, writing, or related area.
Who We Represent
SEIU Local 1000 represents 95,000 California state employees in nine different bargaining units.
Represented employees include professionals, educators, nurses and administrative and support
employees. Local 1000 has approximately 200 employees who work in six offices throughout the state
Application Requirements:
A resume is required for all applications and a cover letter is highly suggested. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for us, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
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SEIU (The Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: COOP STUDENT (Temporary Full Time)- SPRING Hourly Pay: $22 per HOUR.
Location: Washington, D.C.
2019 SEIU LAW STUDENT PROGRAM
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has openings for part-time law clerks and full- and part-time externsfor Spring 2019 and for full-time law clerks for the Summer of 2019.
SEIU is a progressive, dynamic, and growing labor organization representing over 2 million members in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, principally in the property service, public service, and health care fields. Attorneys in SEIU’s Legal Department engage in innovative lawyering to further the organization's interests in organizing new workers, improving working conditions, engaging in political action, and achieving social justice. This includes representation of SEIU in litigation before courts and administrative agencies involving the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, election campaign finance laws, and local and state labor relations statutes.
Law clerks and externs in the SEIU Legal Department conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, work with attorneys on pending litigation, attend hearings and conferences, and meet with union leaders.
Law clerks and externs are generally assigned to work in the Legal Department in Washington, D.C. Nevertheless, a full-time law clerk may be assigned to work at a field location.
Law clerks are paid $22/hour. Externs receive credit from their law schools.
We are interested in candidates with a demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights and social change. The successful applicant will have a strong academic background with excellent writing and researching skills. Completion of a basic labor law course is preferred but not required. Please note clerk positions are open only to current law students.
Applications should be submitted on www.seiu.org/jobs and include a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, references, and law school transcript.
SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Credit Card Program Specialist Grade: PS-1 Annual Pay : $60,992.13/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose:
This position is responsible for the administration of the system-wide corporate travel and expense program. This includes oversight, training, reconciliation and reporting of activities associated with the existing travel platform, including Concur. This position heavily involves collaborating, communicating, and driving system compliance of Accounts Payable policies, procedures and initiatives related to Corporate Travel and Expense reimbursement and reporting. This role functions at a high level of Accounts Payable and system administration knowledge, coupled with the ability to provide guidance to others while offering superior customer service on a daily basis.
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.)
- Manages SEIU’s corporate purchasing card program including: issuance, renewal, modification, cancellation, records retention, distribution lists, compliance issues, and customer service (credit limit increases, policy interpretation, exception transaction processing, etc.) while maintaining audit controls
- Execute detailed reviews of employee corporate and purchasing card transactions, identifying violations to the corporate T&E Policy, analyzing spending trends, consulting with employees on transactions, and generating detailed reporting of spending patterns and policy exceptions
- Day to day liaison with credit card company, regarding accounts and product updates
- Provide initial and ongoing cardholder training, including quarterly presentations and assist with developing training aids
- Provide daily support to cardholders and other groups, including Data & Technology, Human Resources, and credit card administrators, to assist with questions and problems related to corporate and purchasing card transactions, and related policies
- Corporate Account Reconciliation administration (monthly reconciliation, add new users, etc.) This includes working with the other members of the AP team regarding the overall CAR process
- Perform random transaction audits to ensure policy compliance
- Develop, track, and report program progress against goals and metrics, on a monthly basis
- Prepares and executes all transactions in a way that ensures that Generally Accepted Accounting Practices, SEIU’s policies, IRS regulations and Department of Labor requirements are met.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting; and three (3) years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting or accounting.
Equivalency:
H.S. diploma or GED; and five (5) years of work experience in Accounts Payable functions.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with SEIU managers and administrative staff in both written and oral presentation
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and effectively organize work in a changing environment
- Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to principals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software – Excel, Word
- Ability to analyze basic financial reports
- General customer service skills and ability to build relationships easily
- Ability to review large amounts of transaction data and analyze for problems
- Ability to think critically and analytically to troubleshoot problems and build processes
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with SEIU managers and administrative staff in both written and oral presentation
Tests:
Microsoft Excel (intermediate level required; expert preferred)
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting.
Application Requirements:
A resume is required for all applications and a cover letter is highly suggested. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
Benefits:
SEIU staff enjoy top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, competitive salaries, generous holidays and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.
This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and as such the incumbent is bound by the language of said agreement and party to all benefits, dues and requirements associated with being a member of a union and the (CBA).
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Relocation costs are not covered by SEIU.
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SEIU (The Service Employees International Union)
Data and Technology Department Intern
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
DURATION OF INTERNSHIP: Summer internship (start and end date are flexible). This is a part time internship. Part-time academic year interns will work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Summary: Service Employee International Union (SEIU), the nation's fastest growing labor organization representing more than 2 million workers, is seeking part-time intern in the Washington, D.C. office’s Data & Technology Department.
SEIU’s Data and Technology Departments is responsible for database and technology management of SEIU’s membership data. The Department is currently pioneering innovative technological solutions in the labor movement, relying on cloud platforms such as AWS to build an effective and agile membership program. This internship offers an opportunity for data and analysis work in the Data & Technology department.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist SEIU’s Data & Technology Department staff on various data standardization and hygiene efforts, integrating data from different database sources. Some aspects of this project include:
- Aiding in day to day tasks of the department
- Work with senior management to identify strategic opportunities for impact
- Analyzing data and creating visual reports for senior management
- Assist with data acquisition, clean up, standardization and manual data entry.
Primary Requirements:
- Graduation from high school and currently enrolled in an academic program.
- Interest in labor and membership organizations, data, analysis, and data visualization
- Comfortable with long periods of concentration paying attention to the smallest details in the data
- Flexibility in handling different types of tasks
- Ability to handle multiple assignments in a timely manner
- Ability to work well in groups and individually
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to follow instructions well
SEIU’s Data & Technology Department interns will work in Washington, D.C and will receive a stipend.
Application Instructions: Please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and availability.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Deputy Director of Government Relations Grade: MGT F - Annual Salary: $116,915/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose: The Deputy Director of Government Relations is responsible for assisting the Director to oversee the legislative and policy programs for the Service Employees International Union, a 2-million-member organization dedicated to improving lives of workers and their families.
SEIU’s legislative and policy programs aim to build a more just society, including efforts to raise wages and build power for working people, to win racial justice, to reform our immigration system and to take on the impact of excessive corporate power on our democracy, economy and environment.
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.)
In consultation with the Director, work with the Officers and local unions to develop and drive the union’s legislative and policy platform and agenda.
Lead the union’s State and Local legislative initiatives, including directly supervising the integrated campaigns team.
Ensure SEIU’s agenda supports the union’s plan to grow and build power for working people.
Oversees communication and advocacy with elected officials on the International Union’s legislative and policy program, including state and local officials and Members of Congress and their staff.
Coordinate with key strategic partners on campaigns and state and local infrastructure, including other labor unions, advocacy organizations and community organizing networks.
Act as spokesperson and representative for the Union on legislative and policy matters
Assist the Director with the Department’s staff development and organizational equity work, including planning staff meetings, training and development.
Manage or represent Department on union-wide projects, such as annual member and staff conferences or Conventions.
Hire and supervise staff and consultants; oversee, develop and evaluate individual workplans; manage and promote staff development.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the work of the department
Contacts:
All SEIU Staff and Departments, state council and local union political directors and leaders, federal and state political leaders, policy analysts and other coalition partners and allies.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the Director of Government Relations and works independently.
Education and Experience:
Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in political science, public policy, public relations or related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in legislative and policy work, union leadership, organizing or campaign related work.
Knowledge of public policy legislative process on a federal, state and local level, and a proven ability to advocate for legislative and policy change with the government.
Knowledge of the labor movement and its partners and allied movements.
Proven ability to develop and maintain a variety of relationships on a variety of levels.
Experience with issue, organizing or political campaigns.
Ability to hire, develop and manage staff on various levels, with proven experience building an equitable and inclusive staff.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, including strategic planning, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner and keep track of a variety of projects.
Ability to analyze issues, define problems and propose creative solutions in political and legislative environments.
Excellent oral and written communications skills, and ability to make presentations, plan and develop materials and conferences (including leadership and staff training).
Ability to inspire confidence of others with personal authority, leadership skills and a collegial work style.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting, but may be required to work in other settings conducive to performing the tasks required to complete assignments. Travel and long and extended hours required.
Application Requirements:
A resume is required for all applications and a cover letter is highly suggested. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
Benefits:
SEIU staff enjoy top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, competitive salaries, generous holidays and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.
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SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Digital Impact Coordinator Grade: MGT-C Annual Pay : $83,218/YR
Location varies: DC, NYC, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Raleigh/Durham, Miami.
Purpose:
This position manages SEIU organizing department’s digital communications operations and staff to promote the union’s narrative and organizing work, to further campaign objectives, and to expand Fight for $15 and SEIU’s online audiences and presence. The position reports to the Deputy Digital Impact Director.
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.)
National Digital Media
- Devises national social media strategy and goals as part of the union’s overall digital communications strategy.
- Manages implementation of national and/or organizing social media efforts.
- Manages development of digital strategies for campaigns and projects to ensure that they advance both individual project goals and the union’s overarching goals and strategic direction.
- Creates and oversees the creation of digital content. Manages the work of digital team staff.
- Serves as a key contact for communications with allies, partners, and vendors.
- Manages and creates event digital communications – strategy, message, look and feel, materials, marketing, outreach, various technologies and social media.
- Directly supervises individuals on team as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of promoting digital work.
- Serves as a proxy for the Deputy Digital Impact Director as assigned.
Management and Administration
- Manage digital work for the department focusing on the national organizing work, including planning and project management, and coordinates with other departments and campaigns on those issues.
- Assists with vendor management and oversight for department.
- Prepares, manages and monitors digital ad budget.
- Recruits, reviews and recommends hiring for digital staff.
- Directly responsible for retention of staff, including training, feedback, reviews, skill and career development.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of the work of the department.
Contacts:
Must be able to represent the International Union with local leaders, members, staff and outside organizations, utilizing independent judgment and a high level of professionalism.
Interfaces with high level organizational and external contacts, including:
- SEIU officers, International senior staff, project and program managers, field, political and organizing directors, local union officers and staff.
- External: news media, politicians, government officials, partners and allies.
- Vendors: design and production companies, consultants, pollsters, freelancers, video and multi-media producers, advertising agencies.
Ensures that sophisticated choices are made about appropriate vendors and support services.
Direction and Decision Making:
Reports to the Deputy Digital Impact Director and works with extreme independence.
Education and Experience:
Five to eight years of related work experience or a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Experience developing and implementing strategy on a wide range of campaigns, including organizing, contract, political, and legislative, as well as experience working with community allies.
- Thorough knowledge of digital strategies, including list-building on various platforms, online advertising techniques, web content management, multivariate testing to optimize results, and online organizing.
- Thorough knowledge of electronic media systems. Knowledge of advertising techniques and familiarity with all aspects of literature, audiovisual, and online production process required.
- Excellent writing, verbal, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to continuously develop knowledge and skills related to use of rapidly changing technology.
- Knowledge of unions or other advocacy organizations.
- Must have demonstrated ability to manage own work and work of others without supervision.
- Requires a high level of judgment and ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Must use a high level of judgment and discretion in resolving problems within the Organizing Department and throughout SEIU.
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling SEIU affairs.
- Must be able to work with International and local union elected leaders and senior staff in complex and sometimes politically sensitive situations.
- Must be able to act and organize time with extreme independence.
- Must be able to handle multiple “priority” projects simultaneously and set and meet deadlines, and ensure that staff team does the same.
- Skill in the use of technology including online organizing and communications platforms.
- Ability to write and proofread Spanish a plus.
- Familiarity with CRMs, Adobe Creative Suite, and other web development tools and applications desired.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting but can be remote. Job may require work in the field or in other settings to perform the tasks required to complete assignments. Must be available for frequent travel with overnight stays and able to work long and irregular hours.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Director of Data Systems and Analytics Annual Pay: $130K-150K/YR
Location: Washington, DC preferred
ABOUT SEIU
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is a 2-million member labor union united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide. We’re dedicated to winning a better future for workers and their families, and creating a more just and humane society.
To achieve our vision, we are committed to creating the next forms of worker organization, building a wider movement for justice, dismantling structural racism, and innovating across all of our work.
While excellent data work is taking place across the union, a comprehensive external review has determined that our current data systems and processes are disjointed, inflexible and outdated.
We believe a modern, integrated data system and staff operation is critical to our success as a union. We envision a system that can ingest and store member data from local unions, connect person-level data from multiple sources in a data staging environment, and develop key reports and analysis from an analytic data warehouse, all flexibly designed to change with the rapidly evolving field of data technology.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Director to lead the creation and operation of a new, well-resourced Data Systems and Analytics Department. This new unit will bring together a talented group of staff currently working in different parts of the union, as well as new hires and outside contractors. We expect the department to include at least 15-20 staff members, including 12-15 by the end of the first year.
In addition to developing and managing the integrated data system, this multi-team department will be responsible for data quality, reporting, technology, and providing regular data support to SEIU local unions, campaigns and departments.
Are you a collaborative team leader with the skills, experience and drive to lead a strong and inclusive department that will launch a new data system? Are you motivated to work for a campaign-driven organization committed to building power for workers and creating a more just society? If so, please read on!
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SEIU DIRECTOR OF DATA SYSTEMS AND ANALYTICS
In this job, here are some of the main things you’ll do:
- Recruit and manage a diverse and experienced SEIU Data Systems & Analytics team and supporting contractors who will:
- Design the architecture of the new data system based on an assessment of current systems and user needs.
- Create and implement a work plan to develop the integrated data system that can ingest and store member data from local unions, connect person-level data from multiple sources in a data staging environment, and create an analytics data warehouse.
- Balance needs for short-term wins and long-term system development.
- Create tools and interfaces to serve multiple users.
- Provide data support to SEIU local unions, campaigns and programs; collaborate to analyze, design, build, test, deliver and maintain reports, dashboards, and data sets as requested.
- Keep current on trends in data systems and analysis and make timely recommendations to the Union on same.
- Thought leadership on data systems and tools:
- Represent the department and the data operation with officers and senior staff, local union leaders and committees, campaigns and external partners, vendors and experts.
- Advise colleagues and leadership on how to leverage and integrate data and analytics into union strategies and programs.
- Grow data competency across the Union, including managing ongoing staff development through training, certifications, and skill upgrading.
- Drive, support and encourage innovation.
- Change Leadership
- Help staff from multiple SEIU departments and outside of the organization to come together to build a strong and effective team.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with union leaders, staff and department staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
In this job, here are some of the main things you’ll do:
You might be a great fit for this role if:
- You are dedicated to leading a data-driven program based on an analytical mindset and have the understanding of data systems needed to lead a team of data and technology practitioners.
- You have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and lead technical conversations with data and technology staff.
- You can build and lead a large department in a complex organization. You have experience leading and managing people and budgets, and the ability to manage change.
- You have seven years relevant experience in campaign work, organizational leadership, and/or data and tech work.
- You have the ability to thrive in a fast-pacedenvironment, and possess an adaptable style that can effect change and drive progresseven amid ambiguity and complexity.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and a management style combining respectful collaboration with disciplined productivity.
- You’re able to balance the need to work on long-term, strategic goals and the need for “quick wins”.
- You have strong project management skills, and can juggle competing priorities and still meet tight deadlines.
- You have the ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining important and effective relationships.
- You have exceptional commitment and capacity to maintain the highest level of integrity, judgment, confidentiality and discretion in managing and securing the union’s membership data.
- You can work well with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and have a sensitivity to and appreciation for cultural differences.
- You support SEIU’s mission, vision and values, including its commitment to organizational equity and inclusion.
- You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
While no candidate is expected to possess all of these qualities, a strong candidate might possess or demonstrate many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:
- Successful experience leading large projects or departments (annual budgets in excess of one million dollars).
- Experience working with member, supporter, donor, volunteer or voter data for a labor union, membership-based advocacy organization, or political campaign.
- Other experience with labor unions or some other kind of demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
- Nuts-and-bolts organizing experience.
- Knowledge of and ability to articulate how data and analytics can help build organizations and win campaigns.
- Experience in data architecture, data tools and engineering, and/or data analytics.
- Experience leading an enterprise-level data transformation.
- Experience with Agile development methods
- Familiarity with key data toolsets and platforms widely used in the progressive organizing world (e.g. Catalist, TargetSmart, Civis, NGP VAN).
- Familiarity/exposure to standard programming and analytic languages and tools such as Python, SQL, AWS/Redshift, and HP Vertica.
- Experience as an administrator (whether front end or back end) for a database or database tool.
- Demonstrated experience managing and supporting inclusive and high-functioning teams.
COMPENSATION AND WORK SETTING
SEIU staff enjoy generous benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, generous holidays and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.
Candidates based in Washington, D.C. are strongly preferred. Highly qualified candidates based elsewhere in the United States may be considered.
Direction and Decision Making
Reports to the Chief of Staff
Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in an office setting, but may be required to work in other settings conducive to performing the tasks required to complete assignments. Travel and long and extended hours are sometimes required.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS
Applications should include a resume, as well as a document including the answers to the following questions:
- Based on your experience, what are the top 3-5 considerations we should keep in mind as we create a process to build a new integrated, data system? Help us understand your approach and experience. (Suggested word limit: 200).
- List which of the bullet points under the heading above that begins “While no candidate is expected to possess all of these qualities...” you believe you bring to the table, with a few words of explanation if that’s useful.
The application deadline for this role is 11:59pm ET on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Questions about this role can be emailed to Dave Snapp at dave.snapp@seiu.org .
SEIU is one of the nation’s most diverse membership organizations. Women, immigrants and people of color make up a large portion of our membership, and we have a strong organizational commitment to inclusion and equity. People from communities that traditionally experience discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity or immigration status; women; people with disabilities; and LGBTQIA people are especially encouraged to apply."
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SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
LOCAL 509
Job Title: Director of Organizing Annual Pay: $80K to $90K /YR
Location: Marlborough, MA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
SEIU Local 509 has developed a dynamic and robust organizing program, successfully organizing thousands of private sector human service workers, faculty and graduate students, and family childcare providers in the past few years.
This position is responsible for leading and directing the next phase of the Local’s organizing program. This position requires someone with significant NLRB organizing, strategic campaign development, and supervisory experience.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Works as part of the union’s senior leadership team to develop and implement long term strategic growth plan
- Supervise organizing staff around NLRB organizing campaigns
- Leads planning, strategy, and implementation of all organizing drives
- Develops political and community support for organizing campaigns
- Work with the SEIU Public Sector Division to carry out organizing program in Massachusetts
- Coordinates work with internal organizing staff and officers who represent current members
- Hires, trains, supports and oversees Organizers
- Supervises staff in developing and maintaining organizing committees, including training, guidance, oversight and accountability of staff in performance of their duties
- Coordinate the development of a member organizing committee
- Process organizing petitions and Unfair Labor Practice Complaints related to organizing including investigation, preparation of witnesses and exhibits, and general development of case
- other duties as required
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the supervision of the President/Executive Director or his/her designee.
SUPERVISION EXCERCISED
Supervises team of organizers, organizing coordinator, researcher and community organizer
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading NLRB organizing campaigns
- The Organizing Director should have at least five years’ experience –preferably running campaigns in both private and public sectors -and three years supervisory experience
- Candidates should have demonstrated experience with NLRB and state election laws and hopefully some experience with nontraditional routes to recognition and collective bargaining
- Knowledge of human service industry, public services, higher education and childcare
- Experience with supervision, team building and leadership development
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Experience with VAN and other organizing databases
- Ability to lead and work with a team
- Excellent organization skills
Salary and Benefits
Salary range is between high 80s to low 90s, including a generous benefit package.
SEIU Local 509 is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity — women, people of color and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
MSEA- Local 1989
Job Title: Director of Politics and Legislation Annual Pay - RANGE: $64,688 to $95,659/ YR
Location: Augusta, ME
MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 is a labor union that currently represents nearly 13,000 workers statewide. Local #1989 has an aggressive political lobbying program based on the premise that political power is critical in order to improve our members’ lives, and for the delivery of quality public services to Maine’s citizens. The Director of Politics and Legislation is the Union’s principle lobbyist before the Legislature and liaison to elected officials. They are responsible for developing and coordinating field mobilization efforts in support of the Union’s electoral and legislative goals and they advise the Board of Directors and Council on matters of public policy.
This is a highly responsible, largely self-directed position responsible for developing and overseeing the union’s efforts to build and exercise power through political action. The Director reports to the Executive Director and participates in the general management of the Union as directed.
Qualifications:
- A proven commitment to improve the lives of Maine’s working families;
- Extensive experience advocating before a legislative or other deliberative body;
- Experience developing and coordinating political campaigns;
- Detailed knowledge of the legislative process;
- Knowledge of state and federal election and campaign finance laws;
- Ability to direct staff and volunteer Member Political Organizers;
- Strong grassroots organizing skills;
- Strong written and oral communications skills;
- Experience with databases such as the Voter Activation Network, Unionware;
- Degree in public policy or relevant experience in lieu of degree;
- Must be willing to work long irregular hours and travel when needed;
- Union or working organizing experience preferred.
Representative duties include, but are not limited to:
- Working with elected leaders and other staff to develop the union’s political plan;
- Developing and coordinating campaign skills training for Member Political Organizers and staff;
- Advising Union leadership on endorsements;
- Acting as a primary liaison with campaigns of endorsed candidates;
- Overseeing the Union’s PASER/COPE fundraising activities;
- Assisting elected leadership and other staff in developing the Union’s legislative program;
- Functioning as the Union’s principle lobbyist before the Maine Legislature by:
- Drafting bills, testimony and other documents;
- Representing the Union before Committees of jurisdiction and other bodies;
- Monitoring legislation of interest to the Union;
- Developing/maintaining relationships with Presiding Officers, Floor Leaders and individual legislators;
- Developing/maintaining relationships with other constituent representatives, as appropriate;
- Directing member lobbying activities;
- Working with Leaders and staff to coordinate field mobilization activities to
- advance the Union’s position regarding electoral campaigns and legislation;
- Advancing the union’s political message with members, the media and the public;
- Manage time, resources and budget for political activities
- Other duties as assigned
MSEA- SEIU is committed to diversity and encourages women and minorities to apply for this position.
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SEIU
Education and Support Fund
Job Title: Early Childhood Program Developer/Manager Annual Pay: 55K to 65K +competitive benefits package
Location: Amherst, Worcester, Boston, MA
SEIU Education and Support Fund (ESF) seeks to fill a newly created Early Childhood Program Developer/Manager position. This person will be on point to develop and implement a multitude of early childhood education programs with the goal of replicating certain programs nationally. In addition, a successful candidate for this position will have a passion for the mission of ESF and will be able to align the programmatic work with the organization’s strategic goals.
About SEIU Education and Support Fund and the National Early Childhood Training Center (NETC)
ESF is a 501(c)(3) founded for the purpose of providing training and education for workers in the service and care industries. The SEIU National Early Childhood Education Training Center (NETC) is a program of ESF and aims to improve the quality of early learning for children of all backgrounds; improve job quality and provide access to career pathways for early childhood educators, large numbers of whom are low-income women of color.
The Program Developer/Manager Will:
- Design , test and document training curriculum, tools and strategies and programs for early childhood educators
- Manage the implementation of the NETC’s programs across multiple states through our state based affiliates
- Establish key metrics to use for evaluation and develop systems to collect data
- Coordinate evaluation efforts and support the NETC leadership team In learning
- Track progress, and provide visibility to schedules, outcomes and deliverables
- Work collaboratively with partners including state agencies, NETC leadership team, program staff at the state based affiliates, other non-profit and higher education institutions
- Provide staff supervision as needed
The ideal candidate:
- Is a systems-thinker and is able to analyze and present data and insights to ignite action, track and evaluate operational effectiveness
- A bachelor’s degree in an applicable subject area and 5 years of experience
- Has experience developing curriculum, especially for early childhood educators
- Strong visual presentation skills and writing skills for developing and delivering reports and presentations
- Has experience working with diverse communities including low-income women of color
- Is committed to fighting structural racism and other systemic social and economic injustices
- Is comfortable working and leading in a fast-paced, fast-changing, ambiguous situations
- Preferable fluent in English and Spanish
Application Requirements:
A resume is required for all applications and a cover letter is highly suggested. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for us, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
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SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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SEIU
Education and Support Fund
Job Title: Early Educator Training Program Manager Annual Pay: 50K to 60K +competitive benefits package
Location: Providence, RI
The SEIU Education and Support (ESF) seeks to fill a newly created Early Educator Training Program Managerposition to coordinate the SEIU 1199NE-State of RI Child Care Training and Support Fund. This position will be responsible for implementing an array of education and training programs for family child care providers including a new peer to peer mentoring initiative and technology support. The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director or designee and be held accountable to measurable and mutually-agreed upon training fund standards and goals of the joint Child Care Training Fund Committee of the State and SEIU 1199NE. This full-time position will require flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
The ideal candidate for the position will have experience in executing early childhood education and training programs in a small to mid-sized grant funded non-profit organization, be a self-starter of a mission driven organization and possess a quick thinking and flexible style.
The SEIU 1199NE-State of RI Child Care Training and Support Fund was created through a collective bargaining agreement between SEIU 1199NE and the State of RI. This agreement is funded through tax payer dollars and requires comprehensive oversight and regulatory authority over its transactions. The fund is jointly administered by the State of RI and SEIU 1199NE.
About the National Early Childhood Training Center
The National Early Childhood Education Training (NETC), is a program within SEIU ESF, a 501.c3 SEIU affiliated independent organization. NETC aims to address the profound professional training and development, leadership and resource needs of the early childhood workforce, the vast majority of whom are low-income women of color through an educator driven approach.
Responsibilities:
- Implements all aspects of a peer to peer mentoring program including recruitment, scheduling, and handling logistics; maintaining working relationships with partners; tracking and compiling data including attendance reports and program evaluations; using the organization’s database.
- Coordinates state-approved training opportunities aligned to the state’s quality rating improvement system, BrightStars.
- Recruits mentors and mentees from current FCC providers who demonstrate commitment to the competencies and skills outlined in the Early Childhood Education Workforce Knowledge and Competencies (WKC) and are actively engaged in BrightStars and in good standing with the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
- Develops reports to the State of Rhode Island, including billing for payment, portal usage for submitting attendance online, compliance to CCAP and DCYF licensing policies and adherence to federal regulatory changes impacting small business practice for union members.
- Works collaboratively with partners including the State Department of Human Services (DHS), Brigthstars navigators and assessors, higher education institutions, and other vendors and instructors.
- Provides training resources to FCC programs.
- Ensure all professional development and technical assistance is vetted and approved through the joint State/Union training committee and is aligned to Rhode Island’s Workforce Knowledge and Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals and the Rhode Island Early Learning Development Standards
- Ensures staff/trainers possess specialized knowledge and skills as determined by Rhode Island’s Workforce Knowledge and Competencies Framework for Early Care and Education Professionals.
- Serves as an active liaison to DHS for reporting on system issues, billing discrepancies and opportunities for improved service-delivery of key outcomes aligned to the RIBridges’ Integrated Eligibility System.
- Demonstrates a commitment to advancing providers along the quality continuum to actively support the Governor’s third-grade reading goal and CCDF State Plan to ensure children receive comprehensive early childhood instruction during their first four years of life.
Qualifications required:
- Minimum 2 years experience in an adult education setting, community college system, or other similar organization – either in an administrative or instructional role.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Computer proficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Must be flexible, organized, and a self-starter.
- Fluency in Spanish and English.
- Experience/knowledge in the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards (RIELDS,) Rhode Island’s Quality Rating and Improvement System and Rhode Island’s Workforce, Knowledge and Competencies.
Qualifications preferred:
- Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds including people from low-income communities, immigrant communities, and communities of color.
- Experience with professional development and training systems.
- Experience as a Child Care provider/educator.
- Systems-thinker: willingness to coordinate with other community-based partners to deliver high-quality programming/professional development to family child care providers.
The SEIU 1199NE-State of RI Child Care Training and Support Fund was created through a collective bargaining agreement between SEIU 1199NE and the State of RI. This agreement is funded through tax payer dollars and requires comprehensive oversight and regulatory authority over its transactions.
Application Requirements:
A resume is required for all applications and a cover letter is highly suggested. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for us, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
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SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
