Deputy Director, Integrated Organizing Communications

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Deputy Director leading worker-centered communications and digital campaigns for SEIU, a 2-million-member labor union. Managing campaign strategy, staff, messaging, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead development and execution of worker-centered communications and digital strategies for priority campaigns
  • Coordinate narrative and messaging, including dynamic days of action, across the Narrative and Engagement Department and Organizing Hub
  • Build and oversee the union’s organizing campaigns
  • Manage organizing Assistant Directors and other campaign staff
  • Supervise consultants, if applicable
  • Create and share communications strategy, messaging, and materials with Organizing Hub deputies and campaign staff
  • Drive engagement of workers and stakeholders and build awareness of SEIU’s organizing demands
  • Coordinate strategic communications plans and goals to tell one cohesive story
  • Plan, budget, and manage projects across divisions, departments, and campaign leaders
  • Develop staff through training, feedback, reviews, skills development, and career development
  • Work with International Union staff, campaign staff, local leaders and members, nonunion workers, and community partners
  • Represent the International Union with independent judgment and professionalism
  • Handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of the International Union

Requirements:

  • Seven to eight years of related work experience, or a combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Knowledge of unions and other advocacy organizations preferred
  • Priority given to candidates with real-world communications and organizing experience, regardless of formal education
  • Must be available for frequent travel with overnight stays required
  • Must be able to work long and irregular hours
  • Ability to work in an office, field, or other settings as required

Benefits:

  • A comprehensive, employer-sponsored health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • A defined benefit pension plan
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Additional benefits consistent with a mission-driven workplace