Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance