Deputy Director, Integrated Organizing Communications

Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

Job Title: Deputy Director, Integrated Organizing Communications

Grade: MGT G

Annual Salary: $145,234.04

Location: Washington, DC HQ or All USA

Organizational Overview: We are the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), a union of about 2 million diverse members in healthcare, the public sector, and property services. We believe in and fight for our Vision for a Just Society: where all workers are valued and all people respected, no matter where we come from or what color we are; where all families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to come. We are an anti-racist union determined to check corporate power and uproot structural racism through unions, worker power, collective action, and government, legislative, and political action. We fight for Unions for All and a Government that Works for All so that all of us, across race and place, can have power together in unions and participate fully in our democracy.

Purpose: The Deputy Director of Integrated Organizing Communications provides strategic and practical leadership across SEIU's organizing and union strength priorities. This role oversees communications and digital management and strategy for national campaigns, and leads a team of skilled communications and digital practitioners to execute vibrant, cohesive, worker-centered campaigns. This Deputy provides high-level leadership and thought partnership on the Worker Power team, and manages a team of at least three (3) direct reports.

This is a key role on the leadership team in the Narrative and Engagement department operating on the Worker Power team. This team serves as the dedicated integrated communications and digital media engine for the unions core growth and campaign efforts, specifically supporting the Organizing Hub and Union Strength initiatives. The teams primary function is to inform and translate the unions strategic organizing goals into actionable, amplified, and cohesive communications plans and campaigns.

Primary Responsibilities: (Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.) Performs a wide range of duties as assigned by the International Union, including some or all of the following:

• Campaign Strategy: Lead the development and execution of vibrant and cohesive worker-centered communications and digital strategy, building capacity across our priority campaigns to build a multiracial movement of workers. From narrative and messaging coordination to creating dynamic days of action, this role will collaborate across the Narrative and Engagement Department and Organizing Hub.
• Lead a Strong Team: Work closely with the Director of Organizing Narrative and Engagement, the Deputy Director of Digital Organizing, and other staff as required to build out and oversee the union's organizing campaigns. This includes day-to-day management of organizing Assistant Directors or other staff assigned to campaigns. This Deputy provides consistent leadership and models good judgment as a key member of the Organizing Narrative team. Supervise the work of consultants, if applicable.
• Collaborate to Build Campaigns: Work directly with Organizing Hub deputies and campaign staff to create and share communications strategy, messaging, and materials, to drive engagement of workers and other stakeholders, and to build awareness of SEIU's organizing demands. As part of the senior leadership team in the communications department, work with colleagues to coordinate strategic communications plans and goals, to tell one, cohesive story.
• This position is responsible for clear and effective planning, budgeting, and project management, and coordinates with divisions, departments, and campaign leaders.
• As an effective manager, prioritizes the growth and development of staff that may report to this position, including training, feedback, reviews, skills, and career development.
• Act and organize time with independence. This position will work with International Union staff, campaign staff, local leaders and members, nonunion workers, and community partners in order to implement and execute the communications strategy. This position must be able to represent the International Union with independent judgment and a high level of professionalism.
• Handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
• Model consistent leadership, intentional teamwork, and a desire to develop and grow as a campaigner.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the work of the International union.
• Must be available for frequent travel with overnight stays required. Long and irregular hours.

Qualifications & Experience: Seven to eight years of related work experience or a combination of education and experience that would provide for the knowledge, skills, and abilities as laid out above. Knowledge of unions and other advocacy organizations preferred. Priority given to candidates with real-world communications and organizing experience, regardless of formal education.

Physical Requirements: Work is generally performed in an office setting, but this job may require work in the field or in other settings to perform the tasks required to complete assignments. Must be available for frequent travel with overnight stays. Long and irregular hours.

Compensation & Benefits: SEIU offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our values as a labor organization and our commitment to the well-being and long-term security of our staff. Benefits include:

• 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

SEIU believes that workers deserve dignity, stability, and the ability to plan for their futures, and our benefits are designed to support that belief.