POLITICAL ORGANIZER

Are you creative, innovative and enterprising?   Are you ready to change the world?   Are you looking to build a powerful political organization?

SEIU Local 1000 is a cutting-edge Union that represents 95,000 state employees throughout the State of California.   We’re looking for a Political Organizer to work in our Sacramento office who lives and breathes for political action.    This person coordinates the political action activities of our membership, develops fund-raising activities and prepares officers, staff and members to interact with elected officials.   S/he also recruits state employees to act as volunteer advocates for issues related to providing public services and improving the public’s opinion of the value of government and its programs.

Duties:

• Plan and coordinate election campaigns, including voter identification and GOTV efforts.
• Train members and staff to build relationships with community leaders and elected officials.
• Coordinate communications,
• Plan and coordinate fundraising campaigns for members and staff.  
• Develop and coordinate external community plans and political campaigns in support of collective bargaining activities.
• Coordinate communications,

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have:

• Two (2) years experience managing political or union organizing campaigns, elections, or community organizing.  
• Prior experience recruiting and developing volunteers.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Effective written, verbal and listening skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse demographic groups, as well as with professional, technical, administrative and service workers.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and database management.
• Experience working with tight timelines under pressure and minimal supervision.
• Occasional overnight travel required. 
• Valid driver's license, car and insurance.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Click below to send us information about who you are in a cover letter and resume with your current salary.    Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as a brief description of why you want to work to realize Local 1000’s vision for building a strong union.