Political Director, SEIU Local 521

SEIU Local 521 was founded in 2007 when 5 local unions came together in the Bay Area, Central Coast and Central Valley to form one larger, more powerful union. Together our members are building a true 21st century union fighting to empower and improve the lives of our members. We represent over 50,000 public service workers in cities, counties, courts, schools, private non-profits, special districts, and public health care.

• →At least five years' experience in political and/or advocacy work with progressive Willingness and ability to travel including overnight travel and assignments.
• →Computer literacy and a willingness and ability to learn the organization's technology tools.
• →Strong personal planning, motivation, and time management skills and attention to detail.
• →Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• →High level ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• →Ability to establish, maintain rapport and work in mutually beneficial coalitions with widely varied ethnic, social and philosophical groups.
• →Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• →Ability to plan strategically, follow a plan and be accountable to a team in carrying out a plan.
• →Dedication to building power for workers and a willingness to participate in a wide field of activities towards that objective.
• →Freedom and willingness to work irregular and long hours and attend required evening and weekend meetings.
• →Established relationships with community organizations in Local 521 preferred areas.
• →Excellent interpersonal skills
• →Ability to work in diverse communities and individuals
• →Ability to work independently as well as on a team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license; must pass a DMV check and have a good driving record; must have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident bodily injury liability/$100,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience ($128,410.84-$141,926.70). SEIU Local 521 employees enjoy top notch benefits including fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave package; fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan; 401(K); flexible savings accounts for annual health and childcare expenses; $200,000 life insurance plan; and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU 521.

This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Local 521 is an affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Local 521 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.