Communications Specialist

About SEIU 775

SEIU 775, the caregivers Union, represents more than 55,000 long-term care workers providing quality home care, nursing home care, and residential services in Washington and Montana. SEIU 775’s mission is to unite the strength of all caregivers, to create a better life for ourselves and those we care for, and to lead the way to a more just and equitable world. We are a leader in the progressive community and take bold and aggressive approaches to politics and organizing.

About the role

SEIU 775 is seeking a talented and creative Communications Specialist to join our Communications and Marketing Team. The Communications Specialist will support a variety of teams at SEIU 775 by communicating recent news, actions, and updates with represented caregivers. They will be responsible for developing communications plans, writing copy, designing material, coordinating with production vendors, interviewing caregivers, social media management, and media relations.  

Essential Functions:

• Develop, write, and edit copy including, but not limited to, web content, social media content, flyers, emails, mailers, and newsletters.
• Write compelling talking points on a variety of topics.
• Interview caregivers and tell their stories through a variety of mediums.
• Manage SEIU 775’s social media.
• Create and place digital ads on a variety of platforms including, but not limited to, Meta and Google.
• Take photos and videos at Union events, as needed.
• Create graphics for a variety of mediums including, but not limited to, social media, webpages, flyers, and emails, as needed.
• Vendor relations/coordination with vendors, as needed.
• Media relations, as needed.
• Strategize, lead, and manage multiple projects simultaneously with a range of teams and varying priorities.
• Sometimes work long, irregular hours, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel in Washington or other states, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to write in different voices.
• A passion for strategic communications, storytelling, and/or organizing.
• Be highly collaborative and self-directed.
• Be detail-oriented and enjoy grammar.
• Have a commitment to our membership and social justice.
• Possess a good eye for layout and design.
• Ability to learn from feedback and produce in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least two to five years of experience in communications, marketing, and/or organizing communications positions.
• Experience in copywriting and editing.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing social media for an organization.
• Experience with or desire to learn the Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Experience with building communications plans and (agile) project management.
• A valid driver’s license and a cellphone.
• Resume and cover letter required when applying.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Media relations.
• Experience in web design and content production (WordPress).
• Have proven success identifying and prepping individuals for speaking engagements and/or spokesperson opportunities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time, exempt position. As a Full-Time, Exempt employee you are not eligible for overtime. The expectation of the position is that you will work at least 40 hours a week to meet the demands of the position. The expectation Hours of operation will depend on what you and your supervisor agree to. Must have flexibility in schedule during extended business hours allowing stakeholders to access services. From time to time, the Communications Specialist may be expected to participate in Union activities outside of normal business hours, including weekends and after-hours.
• This position is 75% remote, 25% at HQ Seattle. The position is normally required to be in the office at least one (1) day weekly (on Wednesdays), or when needed (based on business needs). Department Director has the ability to depict work schedules.   

Compensation:

Providing current or previous salary information is optional and will not be factored into hiring decisions. Prospective Employees covered by the CBA can request a copy of the wage scale, the CBA, and any current relevant MOUs upon application to the position.

This position is full-time, exempt. This position is included in the Bargaining Unit. Pay ranges from $81,141 – $96,972 per year. Benefits include vacation, holiday, and sick leave benefits, fully employer paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, defined benefit pension plan, and optional 401(k), WFH credit, and more.

Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA community are strongly encouraged to apply.

AAP/EEO Statement

SEIU 775 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, the presence of sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other discrimination prohibited by law. SEIU 775 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, the presence of sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other discrimination prohibited by law. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Salary : $81,141 - $96,972