Public Affairs/Political Director
Service Employees International Union, Local 1
Chicago, IL

SEIU Local 1 has been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and fighting in larger struggles for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration and racial justice reform. We are now hiring a Public Affairs/Political Director.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design implement and coordinate, political strategies, legislative and political campaigns in six (6) SEIU Local 1 States.
• Design and implement strategic plans to mobilize members and others to support SEIU Local 1 goals.
• Build SEIU Local 1 Internal Political Capacity for our strategic priorities.
• Design and implement strategies in increase participation in the SEIU PAC or COPE (Committee on Political Education).
• Implement political and COPE trainings for staff and SEIU Local 1 members.
• Build political and community support for organizing projects and political or issue campaigns.
• Plan and execute large-scale mobilizations.
• Working to involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
• ​Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Committed to social, racial, economic and environmental justice.
• Willingness to travel, work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Supervisory experience.
• Political Campaign management experience.
• Lobbying experience at multiple levels of government.
• Capacity to work independently and motivate a team.
• The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
• Ability to facilitate collaboration between labor and community stakeholders.
• Capacity to work independently, with a team, and with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Sharp communications skills.
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to conduct house visits and site visits.
• Significant Political or Legislative Campaign experience.
• Previous experience in union or community organizing is desirable.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.
• A car and a valid driver’s license are required.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary is competitive and negotiable (based on the Staff Union Contract).
• Full benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan and paid vacation.
• Car allowance.