Title: Director of Politics and Legislation
Location: Augusta, Maine 04330
MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 is a labor union that currently represents nearly 13,000 workers statewide. Local
#1989 has an aggressive political lobbying program based on the premise that political power is critical in
order to improve our members’ lives, and for the delivery of quality public services to Maine’s citizens.
The Director of Politics and Legislation is the Union’s principal lobbyist before the Legislature and liaison
to elected officials. They are responsible for developing and coordinating field mobilization efforts in
support of the Union’s electoral and legislative goals and they advise the Board of Directors and Council
on matters of public policy.
This is a highly responsible, largely self-directed position responsible for developing and overseeing the
union’s efforts to build and exercise power through political action. The Director reports to the Executive
Director and participates in the general management of the Union as directed.
Qualifications:
Representative duties include, but are not limited to:
o Drafting bills, testimony and other documents;
o Representing the Union before Committees of jurisdiction and other bodies;
o Monitoring legislation of interest to the Union;
o Developing/maintaining relationships with Presiding Officers, Floor Leaders and
individual legislators;
o Developing/maintaining relationships with other constituent representatives, as
appropriate;
o Directing member lobbying activities;
advance the Union’s position regarding electoral campaigns and legislation;
MSEA- SEIU is committed to diversity and encourages women and minorities to apply for this position.
Send resume, references and writing sample to: Jessica Doody, Executive Assistant, MSEA- SEIU Local
1989, 5 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or jessica.doody@mseaseiu.org
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