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RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: SENIOR ORGANIZER-REPRESENTATIVE FOR POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Purpose: The role of the Senior Organizer-Representative for Political and Government Relations is to support the union’s member-driven political program, move progressive pro-labor local and state policy, and engage in coalition work to improve the lives of working families.
In the 2020 elections, SEIU 221 played a leading role in electing a pro-worker majority on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for the first time in over a generation. This Senior Organizer-Representative assigned to Political and Government Relations will play a leading role in working with SEIU members, labor and coalition partners, and elected officials to ensure that this majority is maintained and strengthened. Turning electoral success into real wins that improve the lives of working families is a core responsibility of this role.
The key areas of work will be:
• Strengthen and maintain the union’s member-driven political program: this includes participation in Member Political Organizer Meetings, maximizing participation in the COPE (member PAC) program and member-to-member volunteer programs during election season.
• Support the union’s local and state legislative program: this includes working with SEIU staff, members and community stakeholders and elected officials to identify and develop pro-worker legislation and use the tools of organizing, advocacy and policy and communication strategies to move a successful legislative agenda.
• Coalition building: the unions partner with several community and labor organizations as part of the legislative and political program. This requires productive collaboration with partners and representing SEIU member’s perspective and interests.
Responsibilities of Political and Government Relations Assignment: The Senior Organizer-Representative performs a wide range of duties, which may vary according to the needs of the overall program or a specific campaign. Examples of those duties and responsibilities when assigned to Political and Government Relations are listed below:
Skills and Abilities Beneficial for Assignment: The Senior Organizer-Representative assigned to Political and Government Relations will be expected to be proficient in the following skills and abilities:
Working Conditions: The Senior Organizer-Representative will be required to work long and irregular hours, and to work on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Compensation: SEIU Local 221 offers a competitive salary based on staff union contract provisions. Benefits include a car allowance, health care, dental, prescription, vision, and retirement plans, and vacation/time off policy.
About SEIU Local 221: Service Employees International Union, Local 221 (SEIU Local 221) is a progressive union representing over 13,000 San Diego and Imperial County area employees, including County, cities, courts, schools, Red Cross, and Head Start workers. With an active membership, we plan to organize thousands more workers to continue to be the leading political and community voice for working families in San Diego. This voice comes directly from our members. We believe that the needs and issues of working people are integral to any true social change.
Submission Instructions: Submit cover letter and résumé via email, mail or fax to:
ATTN: Christa Fink SEIU Local 221 4004 Kearny Mesa Rd San Diego, CA 92111
Fax: (858) 560-1299 Email: christa.fink@seiu221.org
Local 221 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, or disability.
Modified 3/25/2022
Full Time
$90k-120k (estimate)
05/10/2023
07/01/2024