Assistant Director for Government Relations Campaigns

SEIU • Washington, DC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Government Relations Campaigns helps drive the daily execution of SEIU’s legislative and governing agenda and supports the Government Relations department in building power for working people. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Government Relations, this role helps design and coordinate offensive and defensive campaigns at federal, state, and local levels to advance a pro-worker agenda rooted in racial justice. The position leads federal executive branch strategy and connects legislative and executive branch work to SEIU’s priority organizing campaigns and long-term political and governing strategy.

The role works with department leaders and coordinates campaign activity across Government Relations teams, SEIU hubs, organizing campaigns, state councils, and local unions. It tracks progress, prepares campaign materials and leadership briefings, coordinates advocacy and mobilization, develops research and policy materials, maintains communications with affiliates and partners, and applies racial justice and language justice principles to campaign work. The position works independently and may involve extended hours and travel.

Requirements

• At least five years of relevant experience in legislative or policy work, issue advocacy, organizing, union leadership, civic engagement, or campaign management.
• Knowledge of public policymaking and experience advancing legislative, policy, or issue campaigns at the federal, state, or local level, with an understanding of how levels of government connect.
• Experience developing campaign or project plans, coordinating multiple priorities, tracking progress against goals, and following through on deadlines and commitments.
• Experience coordinating across teams with different responsibilities and priorities, securing cooperation and advancing shared goals without direct supervisory authority.
• Ability to analyze campaign activities and results, identify problems, and recommend practical next steps.
• Ability to translate detailed policy and campaign information into concise reports, briefings, and talking points.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting updates, leading discussions, and communicating with staff, senior leaders, and external partners.
• Knowledge of the labor movement and allied organizations, and understanding how public policy and advocacy support worker organizing and member priorities.
• Demonstrated experience applying racial justice and equity principles to campaigns, partnerships, or team practices.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, public relations, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting language justice, language access, or multilingual member engagement.
• Proficiency in an additional language relevant to SEIU’s membership.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director, Deputy Director, and department leaders to develop strategies, policies, proposals, and campaign plans advancing SEIU’s legislative, governing, and organizing priorities.
• Coordinate day-to-day campaign work across Government Relations teams, SEIU hubs, organizing campaigns, state councils, and local unions.
• Develop and coordinate federal executive branch strategy and support legislative and executive branch campaigns at federal, state, and local levels.
• Track campaign activities, milestones, and results; identify gaps, delays, and decisions needing leadership attention; and recommend adjustments.
• Prepare campaign materials, progress reports, briefings, and talking points for department leadership, International Officers, and local union leaders.
• Present campaign updates in department meetings, connect work across teams, and follow up on agreed actions and commitments.
• Coordinate digital, field, and legislative advocacy, including briefings with elected officials and staff, member outreach, and campaign mobilization.
• Develop advocacy research, campaign toolkits, policy materials, and strategic communications; support planning and materials development for trainings and conferences.
• Maintain two-way communication with state councils and local unions to incorporate their priorities and share campaign progress and outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with staff, union leaders, government officials, and coalition partners.
• Apply racial justice and equity principles to campaign planning, member engagement, partnerships, and cross-team work.
• Support language justice in campaign activities and member engagement, including coordinating interpretation and translated materials as needed.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Additional benefits consistent with a mission-driven workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed