Senior Political Program Manager

SEIU (Service Employees International Union)

JOB TITLE: Senior Political Program Manager (Member Programs)

GRADE : MGT E

ANNUAL SALARY : $121,078.77

LOCATION : All USA

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: We are the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), a union of about 2 million diverse members in healthcare, the public sector, and property services. We believe in and fight for our Vision for a Just Society: where all workers are valued and all people respected, no matter where we come from or what color we are; where all families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to come. We are an anti-racist union determined to check corporate power and uproot structural racism through unions, worker power, collective action, and government, legislative, and political action. We fight for Unions for All and a Government that Works for All so that all of us, across race and place, can have power together in unions and participate fully in our democracy.

PURPOSE: The Senior Political Program Manager assists the International Union in strengthening its national member political engagement program and works closely with SEIU national, area, state and local leadership to build lasting, sustainable infrastructure and capacity for member political programs. This role will help design and implement the national member political engagement program, which includes candidate pipeline, national leadership academy, member communication and education support, and support for locals with their member political engagement to support the work of the political department. This position will also help design and implement ongoing political education, skills development and training programs for local union political staff and members.

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.

• Assist Local Unions with developing member programs focused on education, mobilization and leadership development.
• Build and coordinate National Member political engagement workshops, toolkits and other national programs.
• Enhance the political infrastructure of SEIU through partnering with Area Political Directors to include member leadership development as a core component of Local plans; political and legislative programs, and through developing grassroots training and education programs for members and local union staff.
• Track and report national member political activism, development and mobilization.

CONTACTS: SEIU International Union staff, Local Union and affiliate leadership, Local Councils, and other organizations and individuals as required.

DIRECTION & DECISION MAKING: This position reports to the Deputy Director of Member Engagement, Politics and Government and works independently.

QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• A high level of proven leadership and judgment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grassroots political organizing.
• At least five (5) years of direct experience with electoral campaigns, legislative campaigns, or union organizing.
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive political plans.
• Deep knowledge of political campaign strategies, planning and execution.
• Experience working with voter files, Voter Activation Network(s) (VAN) and voter targeting.
• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience facilitating trainings with various numbers of participants
• Experience managing and assessing multiple high-priority programs in different states.
• Experience managing a program budget and implementing strategic plans.
• Experience developing and managing electoral and grassroots campaign plans, logistics and timelines.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated judgment and discretion when working with leaders, staff and partners.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally performed in an office setting, but may be required to work in other settings conducive to performing the work required to complete the assignment, such as field assignments. Long and extended hours and some travel required.

WORK LOCATION EXPECTATIONS : Candidates based in the Washington, DC or New York City areas will be required to work on a hybrid basis from the corresponding SEIU office location, including regular weekly in-office attendance and designated in-office days. For candidates located elsewhere in the U.S., this position is eligible for remote work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: SEIU offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our values as a labor organization and our commitment to the well-being and long-term security of our staff. Benefits include:

• 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

SEIU believes that workers deserve dignity, stability, and the ability to plan for their futures, and our benefits are designed to support that belief.

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