What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Council Executive Director - SEIU Colorado position at Service Employee Intl. Union?
Job Category : Local Union
Requisition Number : STATE003166
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- Posted : November 13, 2024
- Full-Time
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The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the nation's largest and fastest growing
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
union. The Colorado State Council is made up of SEIU Local 105 and Colorado WINS
COWINS). Local 105 unites over 8,000 healthcare, janitorial, security, and airport workers
throughout the state and the Southwest. Its membership has grown by over 50 percent in the
last five years. COWINS is a statewide union of 26,000 public service workers for the State of
Colorado. Its rapidly growing membership has been committed to improving the lives of workers
and the delivery of services since winning the right to collectively bargain in 2020.
The Colorado State Council brings together local and International Union stakeholders to
advance a shared vision for building power for service and care workers across Colorado. It
seeks to set strategic priorities; develop and execute integrated plans unifying SEIU’s
organizing, political, legislative and member strength work; and establish strong relationships
with aligned partners to advance racial and economic justice and win Unions for All Colorado
workers, regardless of race, immigration status, or where and how they work.
SEIU is seeking an innovative leader to serve as the Colorado State Council Executive Director.
Position Overview
The State Council Executive Director will guide and direct the council to develop and execute
strategic plans that reflect the goals of the SEIU Colorado
Principal Duties
campaigns, and programs – with an emphasis on politics, organizing, member strength,
and leadership development – to advance SEIU Colorado’s vision, strategy, and goals.
for economic and racial justice and Unions for All.
race / class analysis to organizing, political action, and member engagement. Build
strong, inclusive campaigns that amplify diverse worker voices.
the rules for Unions for All.
leaders to advance Unions for All workers and build a multi-racial democracy.
organizations that build long-term power for workers and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Colorado Locals, the International Union, and stakeholders to design plans to meet
statewide political and organizing objectives and goals.
campaigns to expand working people’s power in Colorado.
focuses on politics and organizing.
on the state council’s strategic goals.
and other reporting requirements, research, writing, public speaking, preparation of
reports and staffing the Council Executive Board.
strategy for priority campaigns at the state and federal level.
union workers.
for SEIU priorities.
Key Qualifications
a strong belief of fighting for economic and racial justice.
organizational-level leadership. Experience working in unions preferred; campaign,
organizing, and / or experience in other progressive grassroots membership-based
organizations will be considered.
state legislative processes.
stakeholders.
with organizational leaders in complex political situations.
complete reporting and other legal requirements by deadlines.
levels of accountability.
consensus.
Direction and Decision Making
The Executive Director of the Colorado State Council is supervised by the Colorado State
Council Executive Officers, and coordinates with and provides regular updates to a designated
International Union representative. This position requires independent judgment.
Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in an office setting but may require work in other settings
conducive to performing the task required to complete assignments. Long and extended hours
and extensive travel required.
Location, Salary and Benefits
This position is based in the Denver metro area.
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - 110,000, depending on qualifications and
experience. Generous benefit package includes pension and fully-covered health insurance with
dental and vision plans.
Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to apply@seiucolorado.org. The cover letter should be
concise, compelling, and outline the specific ways in which you would be a good fit for this
position.
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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
