JOB TITLE: Senior Political Program Manager (Area Political Director)
SALARY: MGT E; $115,244.51
LOCATION: Remote; ALL USA
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
The 2 million members united in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) are at the forefront of a movement to build power for working people and empower all workers to form unions, no matter what job they do. SEIU members are from every walk of life, every political party, every background, every faith. They come from communities with their own stories and strengths, and that makes the Union all the more powerful because there’s strength in numbers. SEIU members work across the healthcare spectrum providing high quality care and services. They are the workers who keep our nation’s airports running and make sure landmark buildings are clean and secure. They provide essential public services and give a foundation of learning to our youngest and brightest. SEIU members believe in and are fighting for a Just Society where all workers are valued and all people respected—no matter where they come from or what color they are; where all families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to come.
PURPOSE:
The Senior Political Program Manager assists the International Union in strengthening its electoral, legislative, and fundraising infrastructure and capacity programs at the state and local levels. The Senior Political Program Manager 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:
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.)
CONTACTS:
SEIU International Union staff, Local Union and affiliate leadership, State Councils, and other organizations and individuals as required.
DIRECTION & DECISION-MAKING:
This position reports to the National Field Director and the incumbent works largely independently.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
The Senior Political Program Manager position requires a high level of proven leadership and judgment and must demonstrate knowledge of grassroots political organizing. At least five years of direct experience with electoral campaigns, legislative campaigns, or union organizing, and a background that would provide for the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed in both the headquarters office in Washington, DC, and in the field (as required), and long and extended hours and travel are required.
Vaccination Requirement: Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for either a) a certain medical condition(s); or b) on the basis of sincerely held strong religious beliefs and practices; c) as otherwise required by law.
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