SEIU
Assistant Director for Environmental Justice - SEIU
SEIU, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Employer:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Location:
Washington, D.C., All USA Job Title:
Assistant Director Environmental Justice Grade:
MGT F Annual Salary:
$132,301.48 Location:
Washington D.C., 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 fight for a Vision for a Just Society where all workers are valued and all people respected; where families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for future generations. We are an anti-racist union focused on checking corporate power and uprooting structural racism through unions, worker power, and government action. We strive for Unions for All and a Government that Works for All so that all people can participate fully in our democracy. Purpose
This position will work with the Deputy Director for climate and environmental justice and the Government Relations Department to support SEIU Locals in driving a climate justice agenda, including member education, policy work, field activity, and coalition work with partner organizations. Responsibilities
Acts as SEIU point person with national and state climate partners to direct program strategies and implementation with local unions in the states. Communicate and coordinate with local union leadership and staff to carry out climate and environmental justice program objectives. Support local union staff and leadership to develop and grow local union member climate and environmental justice committees and member activist base. Develop relationships and coordinates with other departments/divisions in SEIU and allied organizations to strategize on federal priorities, and to support field, communications and policy objectives. Provide local union policy support for state-based policy and legislative climate-related initiatives. Perform other duties as required to support the climate program and staff. Supervision of staff on a project-by-project basis. Participate in a variety of SEIU priorities and activities as a member of the SEIU Government Relations team, including conferences, lobby days, and special projects. Contacts
Includes SEIU staff across multiple departments, Local Union staff, community and allied organizations, and other individuals and/or organizations related to the successful execution of the Field Program. Direction & Decision-Making
Reports to the Deputy Director for climate and environmental justice and must be able to act and organize time independently. Education & Experience
Seven to nine years of experience working on political campaigns, including demonstrated experience in developing and leading electoral campaigns. A high level of judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently; must be able to work with local union staff, worker leaders, and staff. Additionally, education or experience that provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines. Previous experience with the labor movement or other advocacy organizations preferred. Excellent writing, verbal, and analytical communication skills. Thorough knowledge of advocacy campaigns. Ability to develop and train staff and worker leaders in the skills needed for the campaign. Ability to write and proofread communications materials. Ability to work with a high level of independence. Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to work in an office setting (or similar) with or without reasonable accommodation. Travel and long/extended work hours are required. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Employer:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Location:
Washington, D.C., All USA Job Title:
Assistant Director Environmental Justice Grade:
MGT F Annual Salary:
$132,301.48 Location:
Washington D.C., 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 fight for a Vision for a Just Society where all workers are valued and all people respected; where families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for future generations. We are an anti-racist union focused on checking corporate power and uprooting structural racism through unions, worker power, and government action. We strive for Unions for All and a Government that Works for All so that all people can participate fully in our democracy. Purpose
This position will work with the Deputy Director for climate and environmental justice and the Government Relations Department to support SEIU Locals in driving a climate justice agenda, including member education, policy work, field activity, and coalition work with partner organizations. Responsibilities
Acts as SEIU point person with national and state climate partners to direct program strategies and implementation with local unions in the states. Communicate and coordinate with local union leadership and staff to carry out climate and environmental justice program objectives. Support local union staff and leadership to develop and grow local union member climate and environmental justice committees and member activist base. Develop relationships and coordinates with other departments/divisions in SEIU and allied organizations to strategize on federal priorities, and to support field, communications and policy objectives. Provide local union policy support for state-based policy and legislative climate-related initiatives. Perform other duties as required to support the climate program and staff. Supervision of staff on a project-by-project basis. Participate in a variety of SEIU priorities and activities as a member of the SEIU Government Relations team, including conferences, lobby days, and special projects. Contacts
Includes SEIU staff across multiple departments, Local Union staff, community and allied organizations, and other individuals and/or organizations related to the successful execution of the Field Program. Direction & Decision-Making
Reports to the Deputy Director for climate and environmental justice and must be able to act and organize time independently. Education & Experience
Seven to nine years of experience working on political campaigns, including demonstrated experience in developing and leading electoral campaigns. A high level of judgment, initiative, and ability to work independently; must be able to work with local union staff, worker leaders, and staff. Additionally, education or experience that provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines. Previous experience with the labor movement or other advocacy organizations preferred. Excellent writing, verbal, and analytical communication skills. Thorough knowledge of advocacy campaigns. Ability to develop and train staff and worker leaders in the skills needed for the campaign. Ability to write and proofread communications materials. Ability to work with a high level of independence. Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to work in an office setting (or similar) with or without reasonable accommodation. Travel and long/extended work hours are required. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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