[jobsthatareLEFT] Political Organizer position - SEIU 32BJ

July 10, 2015

[jobsthatareLEFT] Political Organizer position - SEIU 32BJ


POLITICAL ORGANIZER

SEIU LOCAL 32 BJ – NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT 615



The Political Organizer is based in Boston and works with the New England Political Director on the Union's political work in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The successful candidate will possess a combination of technical and analytical skills, along with strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to shifting demands.


Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

Mobilizing, training and educating new member leaders and activists for legislative and electoral activity;

Implementing political field activities, lobby visits, phone banking and events for our public policy campaigns at the school district, city, county, state and federal level;

Coordinating member to member communications for electoral and issue based campaigns, including member canvasses, phone banks, and mailings;

Supporting contract and organizing campaigns, including rallies, press events and targeted owner activity;

Building the Union's capacity through grassroots political fundraising drives;

Oversee member political clubs and member training programs


Qualifications include:

2+ years of experience in labor, political, or community organizing;

Ability to implement powerful and effective political programs;

Comprehensive knowledge of legislative processes;

Experience working on electoral campaigns and field programs;

Excellent communications skills;

Fluent written and oral Spanish preferred but not required;

Willingness to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends, and to travel as needed.


Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary based on experience.  Our benefits package includes 100% employer-paid family health and dental insurance, a retirement benefit, and a car allowance.  


To Apply:

Please email a resumé and letter of interest to Katie Belgard, New England Political Director, HR@seiu32bj.org.


Note: This position resides within the District 615 Staff Union


32BJ SEIU is one of the largest and most dynamic labor unions in the Northeast, with over 145,000 members in 11 states and Washington, DC.  The union is at the forefront of building the nation's labor movement, supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda, including campaigns to guarantee living wages, promote responsible development and expand access to health care.  Its parent organization, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), is the nation's largest labor union.


32BJ SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

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