SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Assistant Director for Legislation Grade: E - $104,389.00
Location: Washington, D.C.
Purpose:
The Assistant Director is responsible for aspects of the Union's legislative, regulatory and political activity designed to achieve SEIU goals including, but not limited to: lobbying members of Congress and Executive Branch officials on policy and legislation, including developing strategy and related activities.
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.)
· Works with the Legislative Director in developing strategies and materials for lobbying activities
· Assist Legislative Director with staffing and staff development
· Assist with building the International Union's relations with congressional committees, staff and Members of Congress to advance SEIU's legislative priorities on Capitol Hill
· At the direction of the Legislative Director, assist in leading staff in the development and approval of various legislative documents- including but not limited to target lists, correspondence and reports;
· Acts as a liaison and advocates on behalf of union members on legislative issues
· At the direction of the Legislative Director, take a lead role in the research, analyzing of proposed legislation, preparing of testimonies and other relevant materials
· Coordinate the SEIU federal legislative strategies with Change-to-Win unions, contract consultants, AFL-CIO; congressional allies, national state and local coalitions, allied organizations, and other SEIU departments as appropriate
· Assist in the development and coordination of SEIU projects as they relate to targeted federal legislative and grassroots campaigns including policy development, polling, and media
· Participate in SEIU's grassroots infrastructure for legislative and political campaigns, including political and legislative action efforts with SEIU regional, state council and local political & legislative leaders
· Develop with the Directors for Legislation and Government Affairs strategies for representation by the International at national events, demonstrations, conventions, conferences and other forums on legislative priority issues
· Plan and develop legislative education, training and related materials for Division leadership and staff
· Represent the International President and Division on boards, commissions and national committees, where appropriate
· Performs other duties as assigned in support of the work of Government Affairs, Legislation Department and as required by the Director
Contacts
Include SEIU and affiliate staff, congressional staff, and other unions' relevant administration officials.
Direction and Decision Making
This position reports to the Director for Legislation. The incumbent will also work independently.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Policy or related field (Politics, History, Economics) and seven (7) years of experience in direct lobbying of elected officials or government agencies and drafting legislation or eight (8) years of experience as a legislative assistant for an elected official or regulatory agency. Four (4) years prior experience working in issues campaigns, political action and election campaigns at a senior level, policy analysis, community advocacy or drafting of legislation or regulations in relevant issues areas.
All applicants/incumbent must have a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
· Thorough knowledge of direct lobbying of elected officials or government agencies and drafting legislation.
· Thorough knowledge of working in issue campaigns, political action and election campaigns at a senior level, policy analysis, community advocacy or drafting of legislation or regulations in relevant issues areas.
· Thorough knowledge of the office workings of a legislative office for elected official and regulatory agencies.
· Thorough knowledge of information systems for lobbying activity.
· Knowledge of unions and their issues.
· Knowledge of training and educational methods.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to make formal presentations and write advocacy papers.
· Ability to use a personal computer, including carrying out on-line research services.
· Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
· Ability to conduct formal research, analyze data and make sound, logical conclusions.
· Ability to handle multiple "priority" projects and meet established timelines.
· Ability to work effectively with elected leaders and staff in complex and sometime political situations.
· Ability to conduct training sessions.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting, but may be required to work in other settings conducive to performing the tasks required to complete assignments. Travel and long and extended hours are required.
Application Requirements:
A resume is required for all applications and a cover letter is highly suggested. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
Benefits:
SEIU staff enjoy top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, competitive salaries, generous holidays and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.
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SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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