Assistant Director of Communications for Organizing

Brightmode • Washington, DC

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications for Organizing to join their Worker Power team. This role is responsible for developing and executing public-facing national, regional, and state communications strategy around SEIU's unionwide priorities and campaigns. The position requires close collaboration with other Assistant Communications Directors, across disciplines, and with SEIU locals and ally organizations to achieve economic and racial justice for working people. The ideal candidate will possess a strong teamwork ethic, a commitment to worker-centered movement building, and creative thinking.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of related work experience, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to act and organize time with independence, representing the International Union with independent judgment and a high level of professionalism.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with International Union staff, campaign staff, local leaders and members, nonunion workers, and community partners to implement communications strategy.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of unions and other advocacy organizations.
• Real-world communications and organizing experience is prioritized regardless of formal education.
• Models consistent leadership, intentional teamwork, and a genuine desire to grow as a campaigner.
• Can handle multiple "priority" projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• Brings a worker-centered movement-building mindset and creative approach to campaign communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of vibrant, cohesive communications across SEIU's organizing priorities, with a focus on public-facing, worker-centered campaign communications that drive organizing breakthroughs.
• Write and develop strategic communications plans and oversee the development of talking points and campaign materials, op-eds, background pieces, fact sheets, press kit materials, leaflets, brochures, and other collateral.
• Work with digital strategy, communications, and design teams to produce multimedia materials.
• Work with the Deputy of Integrated Organizing Communications and other senior staff to build and develop a team of campaign communicators to execute priority campaigns.
• Provide consistent leadership and model good judgment as a key member of the national organizing communications team; may directly supervise individuals on the team.
• Supervise the work of campaign communications managers, staff, and consultants, as applicable.
• Prioritize the growth and development of communications staff, including training, feedback, reviews, and skills and career development.
• Work directly with IU Division and campaign staff to create and share communications strategy, messaging, and materials that drive engagement of workers and other stakeholders and build awareness of SEIU's organizing demands.
• As part of the senior leadership team in the communications department, coordinate strategic communications plans and goals with colleagues to tell one cohesive story about our Unions for All fight.
• Support internal and cross-sector movement building.
• Own clear and effective planning, budgeting, and project management, coordinating with divisions, departments, and campaign leaders.
• Handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.

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

What This Job Offers

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