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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Administrative Assistant Grade: TS6 Annual Pay : $54,550.83/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose:
This position is responsible for directing and coordinating the administrative work for an SEIU department or program. The incumbent manages large quantities of materials, data, and records and serves as lead on special projects, conferences, workshops or other specialized programs.
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.)
- Coordinates and integrates the work activities of several organizational segments ensuring completion of projects.
- Receives correspondence for department or program director; routes mail or responses to appropriate party and follows-up for completed actions.
- Maintains director’s calendar; screens visitors and callers and answers inquires involving established procedures or routine matters.
- Coordinates the work flow with other departments or field staff; revises or clarifies procedures to resolve conflicts or eliminate duplication of work.
- Ensures that requests for actions or information are directed to appropriate staff as required; ensures that information requests are furnished in a timely manner.
- Maintains software programs relevant to department operations; integrates data from the Accounting and Information Technology Departments; provides data for programs and produces reports.
- Analyzes information and assists in writing and preparing materials for conferences, workshops, conventions, meetings, mailings, etc.
- Controls administrative functions within the department including budget, leave reports, orders and maintains supplies and files.
- Trains other support staff and distributes administrative support activities when applicable.
- Performs other duties as required to support the department and its mission.
Contacts:
Include SEIU staff and others related to departmental issues.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the department director /manager and the incumbent works independently with minimum supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of progressive administrative experience.
Equivalency: Graduation from high school or equivalent and seven (7) years of progressive administrative experience.
Or, a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of unions or other advocacy groups.
- Ability to analyze problems, collect data and make sound, logical conclusions.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work and supervise others.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop proficiency in software package(s) required by department.
- Skilled in the use of personal computers using word processing software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Test/Certifications:
- Ability to type 65 wpm.
- Microsoft Office: Word Intermediate, Excel Intermediate, , and PowerPoint Intermediate.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Some overtime may be required.
Probationary Period: 16 weeks.
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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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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Area Political Director Grade: MGT D Annualpay: $93,203/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose: To assist the International Union in strengthening its electoral, legislative, and fundraising infrastructure and capacity programs at the state and local levels. The Political Program Director will work in an assigned set of states and in conjunction with SEIU national, area, state and local leadership and staff to contribute to the development of the overall SEIU political, legislative and grassroots program and to help design and implement:
- Targeted electoral plans for specific states and local unions
- Electoral campaigns in key targeted federal, state and local races
- Strategic involvement in ballot initiative campaigns at state and local level
- Legislative campaigns and state battles
- Ongoing political education, skills development and training programs for staff and members
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate electoral planning for targeted strategic campaigns with Local Unions, State Councils and SEIU stakeholders with clear goals and benchmarks
- Work with Local Unions and State Councils to build and execute field campaign for targeted elections, political accountability and state battles
- Assist Local unions in recruiting, training, mobilizing and deploying member political organizers (MPOs)
- Ensure Local Union and State Council regular reporting of progress-to-goal for electoral programs
- Increase SEIU political, community and labor strength through developing and enhancing working relationships with State Federations, Central Labor Councils, Affiliated and Independent Unions, community organizations and advocacy groups
- Collaborate with Political Capacity Team to successfully integrate Local Union political capacity into all electoral and member-based programs, including worksite mapping, recruiting worksite leaders, raising COPE funds, conducting member census and registering members to vote
- Enhance the political infrastructure of SEIU through assisting the development of State Council plans; political and legislative programs, and through developing grassroots training and education programs for members and local union staff
- General responsibilities will include maintaining leadership, state, and local relationships; research, writing, public speaking, preparation of reports and training materials.
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff assigned to the political program in the Region when called upon to do so by State Councils or Local Unions
Contacts:
Local Union Presidents, SEIU staff and leadership, State Council staff, Local Union Political Directors, division staff, other departments within SEIU.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the National Deputy Political Director and the incumbent works independently.
Education and Experience
At least three to five years of specific work experience and/or a combination of education and experience in electoral campaigns, legislative battles or union organizing, that would provide for the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of political campaign strategies, planning and execution
- Knowledge and experience in use of polling, research, targeting, direct mail, opposition research
- Knowledge and experience with managing voter contact and field campaigns
- Knowledge and experience working with voter files, VAN and voter targeting
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships and to work in a team
- Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationships with key stakeholders
- Ability to manage and assess multiple high-priority programs and priorities in different states
- Experience managing a program budget and implementing strategic plans
- Ability to manage and help develop electoral and grassroots campaign plans, logistics and timelines
- Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Ability to work with leaders, staff, partners and operate with a high level of judgment and discretion.
Specialized Knowledge and Training:
The Area Political Director position requires a high level of proven leadership and judgment and must demonstrate knowledge of grassroots political organizing. S/he/they must have experience in developing and implementing comprehensive political plans. Additionally, S/he/they must have the capacity to work independently with elected SEIU leaders and staff in complex political situations.
Experience working in diverse work environments preferred. Women and people of color urged to apply. Bilingual skills a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in headquarters and in the field and long and extended hours and travel are 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 Benefit Funds (Service Employees International Union)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Job Title Assistant Contributions Compliance Manager Annual Pay: $83,217/YR
Purpose:
The SEIU Benefit Funds administers multiple benefit funds in a fast-paced environment. The position is responsible for overseeing the tracking and posting of all employer contributions for the SEIU Benefit Funds’ defined benefit pension plans. This position also oversees the compliance of all collective bargaining agreements and is responsible for the reporting and collection of delinquencies.
Primary Responsibilities: Perform a wide range of duties, including but not limited to the following:
- Oversees and monitors collective bargaining agreements and ensures that the negotiated language is in compliance with legislative requirements and Plan rules.
- Prepares reports to the Trustees.
- Works with the Actuarial Consultants on such matters as the calculation of Past Service Benefit Levels, Past Service purchases, plan mergers, and withdrawal liability.
- Acts as a liaison with bargaining parties regarding the NIPF during contract negotiations. Travels to employer sites when necessary to make presentations or to resolve collective bargaining issues.
- Assists the Contributions Compliance Manager in overseeing preparation of the pension adjustments to be included on the T-4 Forms for the Canadian defined benefit plans.
- Oversees the tracking, posting, and collection of audit delinquencies and ensures that the delinquencies are properly credited to employer and participants’ accounts.
- Performs other duties as required to support the mission of the SEIU Benefit Funds.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the Contributions Compliance Manager and works independently.)
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or other related field and four (4) years of collections/compliance experience, and two (2) years management experience preferably in a union environment or a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of pension plans and unions or other advocacy organizations.
- Thorough knowledge of cash basis and accrual basis financial systems.
- Knowledge of modern electronic accounting practices and principles.
- Well developed interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Strong leadership skills, ability to manage and develop staff members.
- Ability to multi-task and track the progress of numerous projects and reports meeting established deadlines.
- Ability to design and implement short and long-term tasks and goals for the department.
- Ability to produce work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach toward assignments while actively participating and supporting a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong diplomatic, discretionary and problem-solving skills.
- Must maintain ethical conduct.
- Advanced skills in the use of personal computers using database, spreadsheets and word processing software or other SEIU Benefit Funds software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
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 overtime required as deemed necessary by upper level management (up to 25%).
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SEIU Benefit Funds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Assistant Director for Program Management Grade: MGT E- Annual Pay $105,594/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose:
The Assistant Director for Program Management is the senior project and program manager in the Data Systems and Analytics department. This position will design and implement process management for the department and serve in the department leadership. The Assistant Director for Program Management will also lead various special projects for the department.
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.)
The principal responsibility of the Assistant Director for Program Management will be to design and implement the Data Systems and Analytics department’s project management systems.
The Assistant Director for Program Management will also perform a wide range of duties assigned by the International Union, including but not limited to the following:
- Manage the project management systems of the department, including designing and administering the department’s project management software, running project management and planning meetings, and maintaining and project management plan.
- Provide project management guidance and oversight for a wide variety of projects in coordination with staff managers.
- Design new processes (or optimize existing processes) using principles of efficiency, simplicity, data utilization, and change management.
- Prepares the work plan and annual budget proposal for SEIU’s information technology strategies and projects. Manages the budget and oversees individual project budgets.
- Manages all aspects of vendor relations with the help of the Assistant Director for Data Capacity and the Operations Manager.
- Identifies vendors. Conducts RFP processes. Evaluates capabilities of potential vendors. Makes recommendations, and/or chooses appropriate vendor. Negotiates prices and agreements and engages vendors contractually.
- Works with vendors to identify scope and project timeline, and manage project through completion. Key relationship holder with primary vendors.
- Reviews and approves invoices from vendors for accuracy and monitors the budget throughout the year to prevent overages.
- Provides recommendations and solutions to staff to achieve maximum, quality results while maintaining and controlling costs.
- Key contact with International officers, SEIU senior staff, communications staff and counterparts in Information Technology on vendor selection and project management.
- Take ownership of special projects.
- Promote continuous process improvement and innovation.
- Coordinate project work with other departments.
- Perform other duties as required to support the department and its mission.
Contacts:
Includes SEIU staff, affiliate staff, local union staff, SEIU field staff, and outside partners.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the Director and Deputy Director of Data Systems and Analytics. Works with extreme independence.
- 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 Communications Department, the Web Services team, and throughout SEIU.
- Must maintain the highest 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.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, computer science or related field; eight or more years of related work experience, including at least two to four years managing staff teams, strategy, planning, and online advocacy, or a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Experience with the management, manpower utilization, and supervision of employees (including subcontractors) of various labor categories and skills in projects similar in size and scope.
- Proven project management experience, with thorough understanding of project management methodologies, practices, and software, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience successfully managing large budgets and multiple vendors is required.
- Thorough knowledge of campaign data systems (like NGPVAN, Catalist, etc) as a user and an administrator.
- Thorough knowledge of labor unions and their operations.
- Strong background of organizational, project management, and time management skills.
- Experience working with users and other stakeholders (both technical and non-technical) to collect project requirements.
- Experience training and coaching, particularly on technical subjects.
- Experience managing relationships with vendors, including designing and evaluating requests for proposals.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Technical background is helpful.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
- Ability to manage, plan, develop, and lead staff.
- A high level of judgment, leadership, and commitment to the goals of SEIU and its leaders.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Occasional extended hours and travel required.
Application Requirements:
A resume and cover letter are 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.
Benefits:
SEIU staff enjoy excellent benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employees 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: Assistant Director of Data Capacity Grade: MGT F- Annual Pay $118,669/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose:
The Data Capacity builds and leads a Data Capacity Team within SEIU’s new department: Data System and Analytics (DSA). This team will support SEIU campaigns as well as support and build data capacity and performance in local unions, IU campaigns and programs in support of SEIU’s key strategies and operations. The team will have a special focus on supporting effective data sharing between SEIU’s new data infrastructure, those locals, campaigns and programs.
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 complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification)
Develops, leads and manages teams that supports campaigns and builds capacity in local unions, IU campaigns and programs, in alignment with SEIU’s major strategic directions, including:
- Fosters an atmosphere and practices that support teamwork, innovation and learning.
- Oversees training and development of Data Capacity Team members.
- Ensures that effective tools and platforms are used by members of the team.
- Maintains relationships with key local union practitioners and campaign staff; supports the DSA Director leading Local Union Advisory group.
- Serves as member of the Data System’s and Analytics leadership team, including close coordination with the Assistant Director for Analytics and Engineering.
- Contributes to data strategy regarding vendors for data acquisitions and augmentation.
- Provides strategic and operational support to locals, campaigns and programs.
- Designs workflows, protocols and reports to support campaigns and operations and systems to capture best practices.
- Organizes user groups and networks that support platform choice and development, training and technical support, and use collective purchasing power to get maximum value for cost.
- Improves user experience and increase efficiency of data operations across the union.
- Organizes feedback to Engineering and Analytics team.
- Interprets data insights and trends into actionable objectives for campaign leaders
- Perform other duties as required to support the department and its mission.
Contacts:
Includes SEIU staff, affiliate staff, local union staff, SEIU field staff, and outside partners.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the Director and Deputy Director of Data Systems and Analytics. Works with extreme independence.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five (5) relevant experience plus three (3) to five (5) years experience in labor unions or other progressive organizations, or a combination of experience and education that would provide the following
knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge and experience of basic principles and skills involved in internal organizing, leadership development, campaign planning and implementation.
- Solid understanding of and/or experience in other data related capabilities including data architecture, data governance, data modelling, self-assessment, policy assurance, quality assurance and control testing.
- Working knowledge and experience with campaign-related data work including specific proficiencies in Excel, SQL or other coding language, databases and toolsets commonly used in progressive organizing, such as NGPVAN, Catalist, Hustle, Relay, or other peer-to-peer texting tool, mass email software, digital and/or social media campaigns etc. Specialized skills in supporting campaign data operations are a plus.
- Understanding of data analytic technologies.
- Successful team leadership, management and supervisory experience, especially managing other managers.
- Experience managing the day to day relationship with data and technology vendors.
- Excellent understanding of data concepts and data lineage, measure definitions, data quality management, data quality reporting, issue management and issue remediation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage relationships in complex political and organizational situations.
- High level of individual motivation, ability to set and meet clear deadlines.
- Commitment to union’s mission.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended hours and extensive travel required.
Application Requirements:
A resume and cover letter are 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.
Benefits:
SEIU staff enjoy excellent 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 defined benefit 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: Assistant General Counsel Annual Pay: $92,834/YR
Location: Washington, DC
PURPOSE:
This attorney position is responsible for the provision of legal services, broadly defined, to SEIU. This position is designated for attorneys with at least three years of experience in the practice of law, or equivalent.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (At any given time, depending on assignments, this 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 attorneys in the classification.)
Core Duties:
- Develop and implement comprehensive legal and litigation strategies to advance the Union’s programs as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Direct, supervise, and carry out the responsibility for all of the assigned legal work, whether performed in-house or by outside counsel as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Initiate, pursue and supervise both proactive and defensive litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, including negotiating legal settlements as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Advise SEIU officers, division heads, other managers and employees, and union leaders on the range of legal issues affecting their areas of responsibility, including strategic organizing and campaigns as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Monitor legal developments in wide range of legal areas, including organizing, worker rights, voting rights and pre-emption; promote and defend SEIU interests advancing legal and organizing rights before courts, administrative agencies, federal, state and local policymakers, and regularly report on legal developments to the appropriate parties as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Draft legislation, executive orders, and rules; draft formal comments to proposed federal, state and local legislation and administrative proposals as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Develop training materials and lead training sessions on variety of legal issues as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Serve as liaison, where assigned, for SEIU with outside allies, advocacy groups, and legal professional committees as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Approve memoranda and correspondence in area of responsibility for review and execution by the International President or International Secretary-Treasurer and other full-time officers, where applicable, as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel in support of the work of the Department.
Supervision Given:
- Supervise and direct work of outside counsel in assigned areas; review and approve all outside counsel bills in areas of assignment, before transmittal to General Counsel;
- Direct supervision of Law Fellows, Law Clerks, and Secretaries in the incumbent’s area of responsibility.
Budget Responsibility:
- Where applicable, responsible for recommending divisional or regional legal budgets and/or project budgets for legal work done by outside counsel.
Contacts:
- Job duties for this position require contact with SEIU officers, staff, local leaders, governmental agencies, courts and/or other outside institutions on a regular basis.
Direction and Decision Making:
- Incumbents report to the General Counsel, and are expected to perform duties with little or no direct supervision. Incumbents are held responsible for legal accuracy and adequacy of work performed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from accredited law school and active membership in the bar association of at least one state or jurisdiction. At least three years’ experience as attorney in labor and employment area and/or related fields. Knowledge of substantive law important to the Union that would provide the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to independently conduct, analyze and synthesize complex legal research, develop and implement comprehensive and sophisticated legal strategies for SEIU campaigns and programs; prepare quality legal pleadings, present persuasive oral advocacy, write cogent reports and recommendations, provide quality legal judgment, and effectively interact and communicate with wide variety of staff, officers, local leaders and outside agencies;
- Demonstrated ability to strategically use the law to further workers’ interests, including developing and employing cutting-edge legal arguments;
- Knowledge of SEIU structure, programs, policies and positions;
- Skill in using computerized legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis and internet-based legal databases;
- Knowledge of word processing programs such as MSWord.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally performed in an office setting, but incumbents may be required to work in other settings conducive to performing the tasks required to complete assignments. Some travel and extended hours required.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
JOB TITLE: Immigration Counsel Annual Pay: $99,025/YR
Location: Washington, DC
PURPOSE:
This attorney position is responsible for providing legal services to SEIU, specifically in the area of immigration law. Those services can include litigation at all levels of federal court systems, counseling and strategy in connection with the immigration campaign, organizing campaigns, and policy work. This position is designated for attorneys with at least five years of post-law-school experience, including at least some litigation and public policy experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in and knowledge of state and local labor and employment laws as well.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (At any given time, depending on assignments, this 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 attorneys in the classification.
Core Duties:
- Develop and implement comprehensive litigation strategies to advance the Union’s immigration programs, formulate and write or join amicus briefs that address key legal issues and/or feature worker stories in conjunction with the immigration campaign and the Office of the General Counsel;
- Provide analysis and write summaries of immigration policy changes, court decisions for immigration campaign and leaders;
- Direct, supervise, and carry out the responsibility for all of the assigned legal work, whether performed in-house or by outside counsel as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Provide counsel to immigration campaign, active worker organizing campaigns, local unions, and legal department on immigration issues;
- Draft and advise upon legislation, executive orders, and rules; draft formal comments to proposed federal, state and local legislation and administrative proposals as assigned by the immigration campaign and the General Counsel;
- Monitor legal developments on immigration issues and regularly report on legal developments to the appropriate parties as assigned by the immigration campaign and the General Counsel;
- Advise SEIU officers, division heads, other managers and employees, and union leaders on immigration issues;
- Develop training materials and lead training sessions on immigration issues in conjunction with the immigration campaign and as assigned by the General Counsel;
- Review memoranda, correspondence, and other written material;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel in support of the work of the Union.
Supervision Given:
- Supervise and direct work of outside counsel in assigned areas; review and approve all outside counsel bills in areas of assignment, prior to review and approval of the General Counsel;
- Supervise law fellows, law clerks, and secretaries as relevant to work.
Budget Responsibility:
- Where applicable, responsible for recommending project budgets for legal work in connection with the immigration campaign.
Contacts:
- Job duties for this position require contact with SEIU officers, staff, local leaders, outside counsel, other labor unions, immigration advocacy organizations, governmental agencies, courts and/or other outside institutions on a regular basis.
Direction and Decision Making:
- This position reports to the General Counsel and is expected to perform duties with little or no direct supervision. Attorney will be held responsible for legal accuracy and adequacy of work performed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from accredited law school and active membership in the bar association of at least one state or jurisdiction. A minimum of five years’ experience as a practicing attorney (with clerkships counting toward that minimum). Expertise in immigration law required and at least some experience in labor and employment area and/or related fields is preferred.
Some experience with active litigation (post-clerkship(s), if any) in front of administrative tribunals and in state and federal court.
Judicial clerkship(s) a plus.
The following general knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of immigration law, practice, developments and changes in immigration law and policy;
- Ability to independently conduct, analyze and synthesize complex legal research, develop, and implement comprehensive and sophisticated legal strategies for SEIU immigration campaigns and programs; prepare quality legal pleadings, memoranda, and reports and recommendations; present issues and trends in immigration law and policy to non-attorneys;
- Sound legal judgment and ability to effectively interact with, communicate with, and advise a wide variety of staff, officers, outside counsel, and outside agencies;
- Demonstrated ability to use the law strategically to further immigrants’ and workers’ interests, including developing and employing cutting-edge legal arguments;
- Skill in using computerized legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis and internet-based legal databases;
- Knowledge of word processing programs such as MSWord;
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally performed in an office setting, but incumbents may be required to work in other settings conducive to performing the tasks required to complete assignments. Some travel and extended hours may be required.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Assistant Director of Research Grade: E Annual Pay: $105,954/YR
Location: Washington, DC or NY- Location is flexible
Purpose:
The Assistant Director of Research supervises research activity in support of organizing, bargaining, and related policy efforts in the Divisions, and is responsible for a variety of administrative and managerial projects in the Research Department.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate short and long-term planning, implementation and evaluation of research programs for the divisions. Work closely with division directors and Organizing Department on development and execution of division program as defined by division boards.
- Supervise daily staff research activity for the divisions, as well as interns, consultants and field researchers on a project basis. Recruit, hire, and train staff on research methods and techniques, specific industry issues, research project management skills, and organizational context of work.
- Assist in the development and implementation of major strategic organizing, bargaining, issue initiatives and campaigns with the divisions and coordinate research, writing and strategic support for such projects in concert with other international departments and local union leaders and staff.
- Coordinate with other departments of the International. Plan, organize and direct internal department infrastructure projects that enhance efficiency and effectiveness of operations through establishing systems and procedures.
- Coordinate and direct regional research operations connected to division program.
- Participate in administration of Research Department including planning, budgeting, hiring, resource and project management. Conduct administrative tasks including preliminary determination on staff leave/expense matters.
- Represent the International with local unions, prospective affiliates, labor task forces and committees, outside organizations and employers as well as at meetings and conferences.
- Testify as expert witness before state and local legislative and regulatory bodies as well as state and local impasse or arbitration panels.
- Write for SEIU publications.
- Initiate, author and coordinate production of resource and training manuals and materials for SEIU conferences, meetings and conventions.
- Develop and present training programs on organizing, collective bargaining, and research techniques.
- Supervise the following: research coordinators, senior research analysts, research analysts, research associates, clerical support staff and other staff.
- Perform other duties as required to support the department and its mission.
Contacts:
Includes SEIU staff, affiliate staff, local union officials, Research department field staff and other coalitions.
Direction and Decision Making:
Manage at own initiative, independent of all but necessary supervision by Research Director.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree or higher in economics, business or related field or equivalent formal training and experience in advanced research support and research project management for organizing and collective bargaining or labor-related advocacy work.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended hours and extensive travel 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 (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: Bold Center Director Grade: MGT H- Annual Pay $134,102/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose:
This position is responsible for directing the programs of the SEIU BOLD Center, and dedicated to building visionary, strategic, inclusive, and equitable leaders, and a powerful and agile organization to realize the vision and strategies of SEIU.
The SEIU BOLD Center supports organizational change initiatives in local unions and at the International Union by:
- Developing, teaching and evaluating leadership development and organizational change programs for high-level elected and staff leaders.
- Leading the education work to becoming an anti-racist organization committed to ending anti-black and structural racism.
- Supporting the Innovation and Learning Center Director’s efforts to center the Union’s innovation learning.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruit, supervise, support and evaluate a diverse group of consultants who work with all levels of local unions and the International Union.
- Work with local union leaders and staff to lead organizational change that will help transform the union to be nimble and sustainable with an emphasis on innovative.
- Support the development of organizational change process and plan with SEIU Officers and senior staff.
- Develop, facilitate and evaluate education programs for high level elected and staff leadership that include a focus on: personal mastery, team and group development, change management, organizational development, talent management, support leading SEIU’s education work on becoming an anti-racist organization committed to ending anti-black and structural racism for our International and local unions.
- Work closely with the Racial Justice Center to design, coordinate, and deliver high-level union-wide change interventions that support the Union becoming an anti-racist organization committed to ending anti-black structural racism.
- Support Innovation and Learning Center Director efforts in the union on aspects of innovation and learning.
- Oversee the development and management of the SEIU BOLD Center’s plan and budget.
- Provide direction for the management of consultant agreements, memoranda of understanding and billing.
- Facilitate strategic planning sessions.
- Provide as needed coaching for local and International union leaders
- Provide analysis and develop a transmission belt of learning across the union to officers and senior staff.
- Perform other duties as required to support the department and its mission.
CONTACTS:
SEIU International Officers; SEIU International Executive Board Committees; SEIU BOLD Center consultants; SEIU local leaders and staff; SEIU Divisions/Departments leaders; International Union staff; Vendors.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the Executive Vice President responsible for Leadership and Innovation. The SEIU BOLD Center Director will work closely with the Innovation and Learning Center Director and the SEIU Racial Justice Center to set direction of the work in the union and develop programs that advance SEIU’s mission.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting, but 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. Travel and work beyond traditional business hours is required. The position is located in Washington, DC
Education and Experience:
Degree from an accredited four-year college or university or experience equivalent to a degree. Graduate level accreditation in organizational development or equivalent experience.
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience demonstrating progressively greater responsibility preferably in the field of organizational development and leadership in a labor union, political, nonprofit, or issue-driven environment; a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in the organizational change field in a progressive environment; a minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising and directing staff, including management level staff.
All candidates must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs that help organizations successfully manage organizational change.
- Extensive knowledge of leadership development, organizational change and innovation theories, models and practices.
- Knowledge of and experience with anti-racist organizational change and organizational equity and inclusion practices.
- Strong facilitation skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner and keep track of a variety of projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff and elected officers.
- Ability to develop diverse high-performing teams.
- Experience supervising management level staff.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to make presentations plan and develop materials and conferences.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in politically sensitive situations, to exercise good judgement and think critically.
- Skilled in the use of technology.
- Knowledge of unions and local union structures, systems and culture preferred.
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: Budgeting and Financial Reporting Manager Grade: MGT E Annual Pay: $104,389/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose:
This position is responsible for managing the organization’s overall budget planning and reporting processes. This position is also responsible for managing the financial aspects of key union campaigns and will work closely with various departments to ensure that financial regulations are adhered to. This role must manage the overall budgeting cycle and will also ensure that stakeholders across the organization are equipped with reporting and analysis tools to support their programmatic decisions. In this role, the manager will ensure that planning processes are adjusted to accommodate changing economic conditions and organizational priorities. SEIU requires a steward of member assets of the highest professional integrity in this position.
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.)
- Coordinates with information systems team to manage schedule of internal reports, including responsibility for initial report designs and modifications. Provides specialized reports as requested by departments and/or senior management to better track financial trends and provide a more comprehensive picture of the union’s finances.
- Works directly with the CFO, Deputy CFO and other Finance Directors to implement the highest level of budget management.
- Creates inventories of all reports developed and produced by the department for internal and external consumption.
- Develops and manages enhanced, collaborative processes for annual budget for the Union and drives that process with the executive office.
- Streamlines report production by using automated systems.
- Develops rolling budget techniques to facilitate longer term planning at the department and organizational level.
- Supports a team focused on Budgets, Reporting and Analysis, to meet the objectives of the department and the objectives of the Union.
- Identifies and researches trends and briefs senior management on emerging budget issues, and assists department management in mitigating budget problems.
- Monitors and manages accounting data quality and advises accounting team on reclassifications and other corrections.
- Collaborates with other Finance leaders to develop policies, and leads on implementing process changes across departments.
- Delivers high-quality presentations of financial information to senior managers and Union officers.
- Provides detailed, proactive analysis of the Union’s financial position, trends and forecasted spending, and communicates potential risks to the CFO and COS.
- Works with local unions to coordinate budgeting and financing of Union-wide programs
- Designs and maintains an organizational structure and staffing; recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates unit staff; has the duty to keep the staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet Union needs and objectives; evaluates the performance of personnel in the department; determines training requirements; determines personnel to be hired or removed from the department.
- Coordinates and prepares pertinent information for internal and external clients (inter-departmental inquiries and accounting firms/auditors).
- Applies a high level of fiduciary responsibility in managing SEIU’s assets, including developing and maintaining an internal control environment.
- Assists with upkeep and maintenance of financial system, including upgrades and any other changes that are needed.
- Oversees campaign financial reporting and forecasting, including but not limited to the Fight for 15 campaign and Political campaigns. Works with other SEIU departments and consultants on campaign reports and reporting.
- Works with departments on all 501c(3), 501c(4) and 501c(5) organizations established by the union. Finance point-of-contact with outside auditing firms for these organizations once established. Part of the team assigned to close down these organizations when needed.
- Coordinates with Deputy CFO and department leadership on compliance-related activities.
- Coordinates with other teams to develop, update and monitor QuickBase, NGP and Navision, and Netsuite applications.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and is expected to be an active participant within the senior management team of the Finance Department.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in finance-related field; and at least five (5) years’ experience.
Equivalency:
Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years experience in accounting or finance-related role.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of financial metrics, accounting principles and processes
- Ability to structure and analyze basic and advanced financial reports
- General customer service skills and ability to build relationships easily
- Ability to formulate a program budget, identify assumptions and variables
- Ability to calculate complex financial ratios (current, liquidity, turnover, etc.) and prepare calculation schedules such as interest, depreciation and inter-fund allocations
- Knowledge of advanced rolling budget and forecasting principles
- Ability to analyze financial conditions and apply them to the planning process
- Ability to think critically and analytically in linking strategic planning to financial planning
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and effectively organize work in a changing environment
- Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach toward assignments and actively participate in a team-based setting
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with SEIU managers and administrative staff in both written and oral presentation
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to principals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software – Excel, Word and SharePoint
- Knowledge of Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Tableau, and report writing software a plus
Tests/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.
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: 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 (Service Employees International Union)
Position: Communications Coordinator Annual Pay: $94,601/YR
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose:
Manages SEIU division communications and media work to support priorities for growth, to involve members and the public in achieving those growth goals, and to brand SEIU as the national and international union within the industry.
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.)
Division Communications
- Manages strategy and implementation of division communications.
- Manages creation of division communications content.
- Manages message development and work of pollsters.
- Manages communications strategy for division growth and political/legislative/advocacy campaigns.
- Manages communications with members of the division.
- Manages communications with potential members of the division.
- Manages external media relations strategy and implementation.
- Provides spokesperson training for local leaders and members.
- Manages speech writing and other visibility work for leadership.
- Serves as a key contact for communications with allies and partners.
- Manages campaign event communications – strategy, message, look and feel, materials, marketing, media outreach, event flow and agenda.
- Directly supervises individuals on division communications team, including those in field campaigns.
- Oversees work of communicators within locals in the division to ensure high quality standards, best practices, and consistency of message.
Local Capacity
- Helps division identify locals that need to increase communications capacity to carry out division priorities.
- Assists Director of Communications Training and Capacity in …
- Developing plans for local union communications staff development.
- Providing training for local communicators.
- Recruiting local staff, and assisting local with evaluating and hiring candidates.
- Ensuring high quality standards and best practices in all division, campaign, and member communications.
Management and Administration
- Helps manage the communications work for the division, including planning, budgeting, and project management, and coordinates with divisions, departments, and field on those issues.
- Assists with vendor management for division communications work.
- Helps prepare and monitor division communications budget, including budgets for division campaigns.
- Recruits, reviews, and recommends hiring for division communications staff.
- Directly responsible for retention of division communications 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, division leadership, 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 Assistant Director of Communications and works with extreme independence.
- 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 Communications 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.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in communications or related field. Five to eight years of related work experience.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate 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 media relations strategies.
- Thorough knowledge of electronic and print 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.
- Skill in the use of personal computer including Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting, but 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. Long and irregular hours.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Local 1199NW
Job Title: Communications Director Annual Pay: $90,000-120,000/YR
Location: Renton, WA
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is the largest healthcare union in Washington State, and our mission
is to win quality healthcare, social justice and good jobs for all. We are looking for an
experienced senior-level communications director to provide strategic communications
development and direction for union, community and political campaigns and lead our
communications department. If you want to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented organization
fighting for a more just and compassionate world, this job is for you.
Purpose:
The applicant must have at least 5 years experience working in communications for a progressive
organization, elected official or union, using both traditional and online platforms.
The applicant must be an excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing,
analytical and messaging skills, successful experience in both personnel and project
management, and extensive experience in both internal and external communications.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Leads the Communications Department, including strategic planning, budgeting, and
project management, in coordination with the Officers and other senior staff;
- Directs development and delivery of campaign communications, member
communications, media outreach and capacity building;
- Leads all aspects of the union’s communications including literature, advertising, social
media, video, press relations and promotional items.
- Develops messaging and communications for use in bargaining, organizing, political and
community campaigns in consultation with other staff;
- Coordinates with the Officers, Political, Legislative and other senior staff on political
strategies, legislative priorities, polling, budgets, resource allocations, staffing, and other
issues;
- Recruits, develops, trains and supervises communications staff;
- Supervises the work of communications staff and consultants;
- Stewards the brand and reputation of the union;
- Develops and directs outreach to national, statewide and local news media;
- Directs development and implementation of ways to use new technology for campaign, communications and media.
- Other duties as assigned
- Reports to President and other officers as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years experience working in communications for a progressive organization, elected
official or labor union;
- Deep commitment to workers’ rights, social justice and progressive values;
Demonstrated high level of judgment and ability to take initiative and work
independently;
- Extensive knowledge and successful experience in communications strategies in support
of worker bargaining, organizing, community and/or grass roots leverage campaigns;
Extensive knowledge of legislative and political communications strategies preferred;
Experience in working with polling firms and translating polling results to effective
messaging;
- Excellent writing, verbal, visual and analytical skills;
- Extensive experience using social media in campaigns;
- A positive, solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for leading teams;
- Demonstrated knowledge of electronic and print media systems, advertising and
messaging techniques, production of printed and audiovisual materials;
- Demonstrated ability to manage effective relationships with union leaders and staff,
members, news media, and allied organizations and maintain a high union profile;
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
- Must be available for travel. Long and irregular hours are routine;
- Compensation: Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Relocation package available for the right candidate
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is an equal opportunity employer committed to organizational
equity and inclusion. People of Color, women, and LGBTQ individuals are strongly
encouraged to apply.
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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CHANGE TO WIN
Job Title: Communications Director Annual Pay: 80K-100K/YR
Location: NY or DC
Change to Win (CtW) is seeking a Communications Director in New York City or Washington D.C. The Communications Director creates strategic communications plans for the organization and its projects, and leads the execution of those plans. This position plays an integral role in the development and promotion of CtW campaigns.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively with senior CtW staff to develop overall campaign strategy and branding.
- Develops and implements an integrated strategic communications plan, including but not limited to:
- Developing overall messaging.
- Proactive media outreach, including drafting materials and building media lists.
- Fielding media inquiries.
- Coordinating events such as media calls, rallies, and press conferences.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key reporters.
- Preparing workers, CtW staff, and allies for media interviews and other speaking engagements.
- Serving as a campaign spokesperson when appropriate.
- Working with digital staff to develop and incorporate new media strategies and social media into communication campaign plans.
- Overseeing communications-related vendors including print, web, social and online media, to ensure effective, timely and accurate delivery of work in support of campaign initiatives.
- Copy edits research products and distills complex concepts into traditional/social media friendly bites.
- Liaises with senior staff/leadership at unions and other organizational partners.
- Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
Requirements:
- A strong commitment to social justice and workers’ rights.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- 5+ years’ experience in a strategic communications role.
- Experience managing and executing across several communications channels.
- Experience building a brand, campaign or project.
- Knowledge of unions or other advocacy organizations.
- A desire to experiment with new tactics and think beyond traditional campaign strategies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment.
- Existing relationships with journalists of key publications and outlets a plus.
- Experience recruiting and managing talent across different regions, countries a plus.
- Experience with union, political or community organizing a plus.
- Spanish and/or other non-English language skills a plus.
- Experience with social media, preferred.
- Sense of humor and ability to stay calm under pressure, strongly preferred.
Location:
This position is based in New York, NY or Washington, D.C.
Women and people of color are strongly urged to apply. Change to Win 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:
Submit your cover letter and resume.
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
NFFWU
Job Title: Regional Communications Specialist Annual Pay: $55,000/YR
Fight for $15 and a Union Campaign
Location: Raleigh-Durham
Job Type: Full Time
Reports To: Director of Communications
Supervises: This position does not supervise staff.
Purpose of Position: The SEIU-NFFWU Regional Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting in communications support of organizing, political action, and other activities of NFFWU and affiliate unions. S/he will have direct responsibility for developing and coordinating communications strategy, media relations, and messaging for campaign and other union projects. This is a bargaining unit position.
About SEIU NFFWU
SEIU NFFWU is working to expand the movement and deepen the successful fights to raise employment standards and unite workers in organizing their union in the fast food industry through national, state and community campaigns.
SEIU NFFWU is affiliated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which has more than 2 million members in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. NFFWU is united with those 2.2 million members in a shared belief in the dignity of workers, the value of their work, and in a commitment to a more just and humane society.
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 media relations in coordination with community coalition and spokespeople.
- Identifies and builds trusting relationships with worker-leaders, as spokespeople, in conjunction with organizers.
- Develops strong public spokespeople to confidently speak on union issues to community, coworkers, and in media interviews.
- Writes talking points, speeches, leaflets, press materials, letters to the editor, op-eds, background pieces and other collateral materials as needed.
- Coordinates with staff and contract staff regarding campaign photo/video needs and delivers a variety of testimony and action clips.
- Manages campaign event logistics and communications, i.e. strategy, message, location, signage, visuals, materials, media outreach, spokesperson prep, interviews event flow and agenda.
- Monitors media coverage of the union, answers inquiries from the news media, maintains clipping files, makes recommendations to improve media coverage.
- Performs other duties as required to support the local and its mission.
- Must have demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage own work and work of others without supervision.
- Must use a high level of judgment and discretion in resolving problems.
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling SEIU NFFWU affairs.
- Must be able to handle multiple “priority” projects simultaneously and set and meet deadlines, and ensure that staff team does the same.
- Must be able to perform proactive media outreach; maintain good working relationships with journalists; and generate positive media coverage.
- Must be able to work effectively with members, unorganized workers, the media, and community allies.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field. Three 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 media relations strategies.
- Thorough knowledge of electronic and print media systems.
- 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.
- Skill in the use of personal computer including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended hours and travel may be required.
Benefits:
SEIU NFFWU staff enjoys top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, competitive salaries, generous holiday and vacation policies, and a 401(K) Plan.
SEIU NFFWU is an Equal Opportunity employer that values and respects the diversity of its staff. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
