San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$76k–$125k/yr
SEIU Local 1021 was founded in 2007 when ten local unions came together in Northern California to form one larger, more powerful union. Together our members are building a true 21st century union fighting to empower our …
Skills: Strategic Campaign Planning, Copywriting, Editing, Media Relations, Public Relations
Oakland, California, United States · On-site
$68k–$119k/yr
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Finance Director or designee the Accounting Analyst performs at the professional accounting level. The position is responsible for assisting Finance Management, conducting accoun…
Skills: Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Cost Analysis, Budgeting
Oakland, California, United States · On-site
$123k–$142k/yr
SEIU Local 1021 was founded in 2007 when ten locals came together in Northern California to form one larger, more powerful union. Together our members are building a true 21st century union, fighting to empower and impro…
Skills: Financial Reporting, GAAP Compliance, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, Budget Forecasting
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The Lead Communicator designs and executes strategic communication plans across traditional and new media platforms to support union goals. They lead communications staff, manage press events, and produce diverse content including publications, videos, and website updates.
Candidates need at least 2 years of professional communications experience with unions, non-profits, or progressive political campaigns. Proficiency in graphic design, social media tools, and a commitment to social and economic justice are required.
SEIU Local 1021 was founded in 2007 when ten local unions came together in Northern California to form one larger, more powerful union. Together our members are building a true 21st century union fighting to empower our members and improve our society. We are 54,000 strong - organizing and representing public service workers in cities, counties, courts, schools, private non-profits, special districts, public health care, nursing and higher education. We are looking for energetic, hard-working staff who are committed to real change, who believe in the value of work and the value of public services and who want to be part of the team that wins for workers, their families and their communities.
LOCATION: Northern California
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Communications Director, the Lead Communicator is responsible for all aspects of communication in support of SEIU Local 1021 core purposes. Duties vary by campaign, and may include by are not limited to the following:
•Design and present strategic campaign plans that accomplish organizational goalsthrough traditional and new media platforms with expected deliverables and deadlines.
•Design, write and edit publications, talking head pieces, broadcast scripts, in-depthpolitical pieces, brochures, newsletters and feature stories
•Develop curriculum, materials and training for staff and members on communicationmethods
•Regularly update and maintain campaign templates, photo gallery and communicationsinformation that are easily accessible to staff
•Coordinate all aspects of press conferences and media events, including preparation anddistribution of press releases and advisories, collecting information, quotes and contactinformation and prepping training leaders to speak to the press
•Capture and edit photos and video for production materials
•Produce coordinated communication throughout the local across multiple platforms
•Maintain and update SEIU Local 1021 website with campaign and member-specificinformation
•Leads communications staff across multiple campaigns, regions and industries.
•Reviews communications team work plans and provides actionable feedback tocolleagues
•Leads special projects designed to expand the Local’s communications capacity.
•Act as an internal agent of change, consistently challenging leaders and staff to thinkdifferently about their work and the Local’s vision
•Be forward-thinking, bold, and creative
•Ability to think strategically about messaging and implementation of work into multiplecommunications platforms
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•Understanding of union campaigns and issues and have the ability to articulate campaignmessages effectively for a worker audience
•Ability to work effectively as part of a team
•Ability to work under pressure, be well organized, self-motivated and organizational
•Ability to exercise good judgment
•Ability to make good use of union resources and other available tools
•Ability to build, to communicate clearly and persuasively verbally and in writing
•Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and in a team environment
•An understanding of the labor movement and a commitment to improving conditions forworking people is essential
•Willingness and desire to learn new technologies, tactics, and strategies
•2+ year’s professional experience working in communications and press relations forunions, progressive political campaigns or non-profit organizations
•Prior experience with and understanding of the public sector preferred
•Demonstrated understanding and application of graphic design principles
•Experience using email marketing and advocacy tools
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office
•Demonstrated understanding and use of social media and online tools, such as Facebook,Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
•Commitment to racial, gender and economic justice and their intersections, both insideand outside organizations
•Willingness to work irregular and long hours, including weekends and holidays to attendrequired evening and weekend events/meetings
•Extensive travel may be required, primarily within Northern California
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The current salary range is $76,054.81 – $124,917.00 based on qualifications and experience. There is a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:
•Must possess a valid California driver’s license; pass a DMV check and have a good driving record•Have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of $100,000 perperson/$300,000 per incident bodily injury liability/$50,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TO APPLY e-mail a detailed resume, cover letter, and , and three references to [email protected] Your cover letter should include the following information:
1.Describe how your experience prepares you for the “responsibilities” specified in this jobannouncement.
2.Give examples of your work experience that demonstrates your mastery of some of the“skills and abilities” listed in this job announcement.
3.Describe how your work experience meets the “preferred experience” listed in the jobannouncement.
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SEIU Local 1021 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Local 1021 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.
We are over 60K working people across Northern California united for dignity, justice, and a better life.
SEIU Local 1021 represents over 60,000 employees in local governments, non-profit agencies, health care programs and schools throughout Northern California. SEIU Local 1021 is a diverse, member-driven organization with members who work to make our cities, schools, colleges, counties, and special districts safe and healthy places to live and raise our families. We nurse our sick, educate our children, clean our schools, and care for our seniors and developmentally disabled. Our mission is to ensure that all workers and their families have a voice in our Union, as well as our workplace, government, and communities. We envision a society where all workers and their families live and work in dignity and respect. In March 2007, Local 1021 united SEIU members from 10 locals in Northern California, from San Joaquin County in the central valley to Del Norte County on the Oregon border. We’re proud to be part of SEIU, North America’s fastest growing union. With more than 2 million members, we’re united in our commitment to building a fair economy, providing workers a voice on the job, fighting for equality and ensuring that all working people can live with dignity.
Offices: 447 29th Street, Oakland, CA 94609, US · 100 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607, US · 350 Rhode Island St., Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94103, US · 2300 Boynton Ave., Suite 200, Fairfield, CA 94533, US · 5450 Power Inn Road, Suite F, Sacramento, CA 95820, US
View all jobs at SEIU 1021We are over 60K working people across Northern California united for dignity, justice, and a better life.
SEIU Local 1021 represents over 60,000 employees in local governments, non-profit agencies, health care programs and schools throughout Northern California. SEIU Local 1021 is a diverse, member-driven organization with members who work to make our cities, schools, colleges, counties, and special districts safe and healthy places to live and raise our families. We nurse our sick, educate our children, clean our schools, and care for our seniors and developmentally disabled. Our mission is to ensure that all workers and their families have a voice in our Union, as well as our workplace, government, and communities. We envision a society where all workers and their families live and work in dignity and respect. In March 2007, Local 1021 united SEIU members from 10 locals in Northern California, from San Joaquin County in the central valley to Del Norte County on the Oregon border. We’re proud to be part of SEIU, North America’s fastest growing union. With more than 2 million members, we’re united in our commitment to building a fair economy, providing workers a voice on the job, fighting for equality and ensuring that all working people can live with dignity.
Offices: 447 29th Street, Oakland, CA 94609, US · 100 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607, US · 350 Rhode Island St., Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94103, US · 2300 Boynton Ave., Suite 200, Fairfield, CA 94533, US · 5450 Power Inn Road, Suite F, Sacramento, CA 95820, US
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