Communications Manager

This is a full-time, direct hire position with SEIU Local 99.

The Communications Manager is responsible for supporting SEIU Local 99’s Communications Department and the Communications Director with streamlining processes, strategic campaign planning, providing guidance to Communications team on selected campaigns and assisting with the creation of membership and public materials, including print communications, online/new media communications, public relations/media, campaign messaging tools, training and event production.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Works as part of the union’s management team in support of Director to assist with the development and implementation of the goals and direction of the union
• Leads on strategic planning, implementation and managing of communications plans and projects for key union campaigns
• Assists Director with the creation of protocols and procedures to measure campaign success and coordinate execution of campaigns
• Collaborates and supports the department with design, writing, content creation, and overall strategy for the union’s communications
• Frames messages and develops materials for effective communication with union members, news media, coalition members, opinion leaders, and other allies
• Continuously develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with reporters, pundits, producers and editorial decision makers at targeted media outlets
• Assists in the development and drafting of leaflets, website and e-advocacy content, news releases, fact sheets, op-eds, talking points, letters to the editor, paid ads, and other material
• Works with Local union leaders to support communications and campaigns
• Partners with other managers and member leaders to collaborate on communications strategies and materials
• Delegates and oversees tasks and initiatives as appropriate to the Communications Team, on behalf of the Communications Director.
• Develops and presents communications trainings for members and staff, including messaging, spokesperson training, and social media organizing
• Participates in the political program of the local and may oversee other staff at the direction of senior leadership.
• Submits Local 99 administrative reports such as Activity Reports, auto insurance, HelpDesk tickets, Outlook calendar scheduling, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, WordPress, Zoom
• New media, including social networks
• Adobe Premier, Illustrator, Salesforce (SOS Canvasser), Formstack, Gravity Forms desirable

Ability to:

• Plan, implement and manage multiple projects and campaigns
• Demonstrate outstanding listening, oral and written communication skills
• Think strategically
• Promote professionalism, and support collaboration amongst team.
• Exercise exceptional interpersonal skills
• Assess information and evidence while managing multiple projects with different deadlines and priorities
• Identify and pitch stories to media reporters
• Develop and maintain relationships with reporters covering education and other topics of interest to SEIU Local 99
• Act as a Local Union spokesperson and frame issues in the public interest
• Conduct interviews with members, elected officials and other allies
• Conceptualize, develop, coordinate, and implement strategic communications plans, including plans to support membership growth, contract negotiations and new organizing
• Interact with diverse staff and members within a labor organization
• Work well as part of a team as well as independently

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Media Studies or related field, or equivalent experience

Experience:

· 3+ years of relevant experience

· Labor, organizing or public interest issues and campaigns desirable

· Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written skills required

REQUIREMENTS

· Strong commitment to progressive social change and activism and understands and commits to SEIU Local 99’s members and mission

· Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines

· Maintain a valid Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and reliable automobile

· Work long, varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays

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