Communicator

About SEIU-USWW: The
Service
Employees
International Union
(SEIU)
is
our
country’s
fastest
growing
labor union
with more than 2 million members. We have been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries
and
in
leading
the
fight
for
social
justice
on
issues
such
as
health
care,
immigration,
racial
equity,
gender
equity, and the
environment.
SEIU United
Service
Workers
West
(SEIU-USWW) represents
over
45,000 property
service
workers across
California.
Our
union
brings
together
janitors,
security
officers,
residential,
stadium,
arena
and
airport
workers.
Our mission
is
to
lead
the
way
to
a
more
just
and
humane
society;
building
power
for
all
service
workers
by
developing
member leadership and activism, winning strong contracts, organizing unorganized service workers, building political and community power, and engaging in direct action that demonstrates our strength and determination to win.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Communicator will support online media, and the internal and external communications needs of the largest private-sector union in California. Under the supervision of the Communications Director, the Specialist will coordinate with our field teams to develop content for internal and external communications
and
to
support
field
campaigns.
This
is
a
great
opportunity
for
a
hungry
communications
professional
with a commitment to social justice.

Examples of Duties:

• 
  Create high-quality digital content, including working with members to create content, video editing, and graphic
  design.
• 
  Assist in overall campaign communication strategies to meet the political, contract, and new organizing goals of the local.
• 
  Assist
  the
  Communications
  Director
  in
  producing
  our
  monthly
  digital
  newsletter
  for
  members.
• 
  Archive
  and
  organize
  media
  for
  the union
• 
  Work
  with
  members
  to
  develop
  leaders
  and
  spokespeople
• 
  Update
  USWW’s
  website
  and
  monitor
  content.
• 
  Other
  duties
  as assigned
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Graduation
from
an
accredited
college
or
university
in
relevant
field
or
equivalent experience in labor & community organizing that would provide for the following knowledge of, skills & abilities.

• 1-3
  years
  of
  experience
  as
  a
  campaign,
  political,
  or
  media
  professional.
  
• Proven
  commitment
  to
  social
  and
  economic
  justice
  and
  improving
  the
  lives
  of
  working
  people.
  
• Excellent
  interpersonal
  skills
  and
  ability
  to
  work
  in
  a
  fast-paced
  and
  diverse
  team
  environment.
  
• Ability
  to
  drive
  work
  independently,
  manage
  assignments,
  stay
  organized,
  and
  meet
  deadlines.
  
• Demonstrated
  ability
  to
  clearly
  convey
  information
  and
  ideas
  both
  verbally
  and
  in
  writing
  across
  audiences.
  
• Bilingual
  –
  English
  &
  Spanish
  preferred
  
• Computer
  proficiency
  in
  including
  graphic
  design
  and
  video
  editing
  
• Proven
  commitment
  to
  social
  and
  economic
  justice
  and
  improving
  the
  lives
  of
  working
  people.
  
• Experience
  working
  on
  campaigns
  with
  a
  labor
  union,
  public
  policy,
  or
  non-profit
  organization.
  
• Knowledge
  of
  union
  organizing
  practice
  and
  principles.
  
• Excellent
  interpersonal
  skills
  and
  ability
  to
  work
  in
  fast-paced
  and
  diverse
  team environment.
  
• Ability
  to
  effectively
  plan
  and
  implement
  work
  and
  manage
  time,
  as
  part
  of
  a
  team
  and
  individually.
  
• Demonstrated
  ability
  to
  clearly
  convey
  information
  and
  ideas
  both
  verbally
  and
  in
  writing
  across
  audiences.
  
• Computer
  proficiency
  in
  MS
  Word,
  Excel,
  PowerPoint,
  Gmail,
  social
  media
  platforms,
  database
  & teleconferencing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability
  to
  travel
  to
  other
  work
  sites
  in
  California,
  ability
  to
  work
  extended
  and
  irregular
  hours,
  and
  work remotely
  
• Valid
  drivers’
  license,
  use
  of
  a
  car
  for
  work,
  and
  specified
  automobile
  insurance
  coverage
  are
  mandatory
• 
  Able to work prolonged periods of sitting and working on computer. Long and extended hours.
  
• Bilingual
  English/Spanish
  (written
  &
  verbal)
  is
  highly
  preferred.
  
• All
  employees
  are
  required
  to
  be
  fully
  vaccinated
  and
  report
  their
  vaccination
  status
  as
  a
  condition
  of employment.
  
• All
  employees
  must
  abide
  by
  USWW
  Safety
  Guidelines,
  including
  the
  required
  use
  of
  face
  covering
  while
  working.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary
  is
  competitive
  and
  negotiable
  based
  on
  experience.
  
• Full
  benefits
  package
  including
  health
  insurance,
  dental,
  vision,
  a
  pension
  plan
  and
  paid
  time off.
  

Salary : $85,376