Job Description for the Position of:
State Council Director RI SEIU State Council
Position Summary
The Director is responsible for helping to plan, implement and achieve the goals of the State Council:
“ to coordinate SEIU political programs, which include legislative programs, political action , community action and organizing campaigns.”
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Locals Presidents and leaders with Development and implementation and implementation of Political plan/s, including electoral plans, legislative campaigns and contract campaigns
- Assist Locals in updating information and database
- Develop and plan political, legislative and electoral plans and coordinate these activities of locals and SEIU National and Regional Political staff
- Maintain monthly records of payment
- Generate monthly reports
- Assist with providing Federal issues information to locals and members
- Assist with recruitment and training of Members for member political activity both volunteer and paid
- Help plan and run phone banks, mailings and canvasses, assisted Locals in developing COPE and retiree activities.
- Assist Officers in filing Reports and paper work in compliance with state and federal law and maintain records
- Assist in developing candidate surveys
- Represent Locals as needed in Legislative process, write and present testimony at hearings, help plan and execute Lobby Days .Assist with lobbying as requested by Council leadership
- Meet with RI Federal Delegation and their Staff on issues before Congress
Qualifications Preferred
Bachelors Degree and 5 years experience in the Labor Movement or related field
Excellent organizational and writing skills
Good computer skills including knowledge Proficient in GetActive, Constant Contact (or other e-advocacy software) member electronic communication, Excel,and Quickbooks and able to use VAN and other voter file programs.
Working knowledge of Rhode Island State and local political scene
Willingness to travel
Compensation
Salary based on Experience, Health Insurance and retirement plan offered
Supervisor
President RI SEIU State Council
To Apply
Send resume to sisrael@nehceu.org by February 19, 2010.