Senior Political Program Manager

SEIU • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Senior Political Program Manager assists the International Union in strengthening its national member political engagement program. The role works closely with SEIU national, area, state, and local leadership to build lasting, sustainable infrastructure and capacity for member political programs. The position helps design and implement the national member political engagement program, including a candidate pipeline, national leadership academy, member communication and education support, and support for local unions’ member political engagement. It also helps design and implement ongoing political education, skills development, and training programs for local union political staff and members.

Requirements

• Demonstrated high level of leadership and judgment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grassroots political organizing.
• At least five 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 (VAN), and voter targeting.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with Area Political Directors to enhance SEIU’s political infrastructure by incorporating member leadership development into local plans and political and legislative programs.
• Develop grassroots training and education programs for members and local union staff.
• Track and report national member political activism, development, and mobilization.
• Work closely with SEIU national, area, state, and local leadership to build sustainable infrastructure and capacity for member political programs.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed