Political Director,

POSITION TITLE : Political DirectorASSIGNMENT : Iselin, New JerseySALARY RANGE : $110,00.00About 1199SEIU UHWEWith over 450,000 members throughout Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, andWashington, DC, 1199SEIU is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in the nation. Since ourfounding in 1932, our mission has been to stand up for quality healthcare, good jobs and social justicefor all. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called 1199 his favorite union and referred to us as “the authenticconscience of the labor movement." Over the years 1199 has won some of the highest standards forhealthcare workers in the country, including good wages and benefits, safe staffing, paid time off, secureretirement, model childcare and education benefits and a real voice work in the workplace. Ourmembers are highly politically engaged and active, so we have the strength to advocate with governmentand elected officials for our patients, families and communities. We are affiliated with the ServiceEmployees International Union (SEIU) which has over 2 million members and is the largest labor unionin North America.POSITION SUMMARYThe Political Director is responsible for working with the Unionwide Political Director to plan and implement theUnion’s Political and Legislative Program for the New Jersey Region. The primary goals of the Political andLegislative Program include building the political power of the members of 1199SEIU. The Political Directorassists with contract and political campaigns both internally and externally. The Political Director will work withthe Unionwide Political Director, Division Directors, Officers, and Organizers and the Union’s Political ActionDepartment to carry out his / her responsibilities and develop his / her skills.RESPONSIBILITIESPlans and implements political field campaigns for the Union, including legislative and electoralcampaigns, PAC and voter registration drives, and member activist building on a chapter level.Supervises Political Organizers and Members Political Organizers in all field and chapter work.Helps plan and build an on-going activist program that enables leadership development and year-round,comprehensive member engagement in political and legislative work within the larger community andmember chapters.Works closely with Area Directors and Division Directors to integrate chapter work and chapterhallmarks into the political action program. Works with political action team to assist and assess contractcampaign support and specific chapter programs to build strong, readily mobilized worksites.Assists New Organizing with campaigns, events, and gaining support from elected officials and allies.Assists Political Director in building and maintaining relationships with like-minded allies to winlegislative and electoral campaigns.Helps execute major union mobilization efforts and events.Helps shape the overall press messaging and directs political communications in conjunction with thecommunication coordinators.QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have experience in managing legislative, electoral and / or organizingcampaigns. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage multiple prioritiessimultaneously. Candidates must have experience writing and executing a plan of work, while holding staff andcolleagues accountable. Candidates must have experience managing staff and diverse teams of people.Candidates are strongly preferred to have a background in the labor movement and / or progressive politics.Experience with the healthcare community a plus. Excellent computer, written and verbal communications skillsrequired. College degree or equivalent professional experience required. Candidates must maintain a currentdriver’s license and be willing to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.GENERAL INFORMATION : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed bypersons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title andevery position does not necessarily require the same duties.All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume andcover letter to jobs@1199.org1199 / SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr