Communications Lead

Seiu 1021; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 78 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SEIU Local 1021 in Northern California is seeking a Communications Lead to oversee all aspects of campaign communication in support of the Local’s core purposes. Duties vary by campaign and may include media, publications, and digital content creation.

Under the Communications Director, you will design strategy, coordinate press events, update the website, and lead a team across multiple campaigns while promoting labor movement values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in communications and press relations for unions or non-profits.
• Experience with public sector communications preferred.
• Proficiency in graphic design principles is beneficial.
• Experience using email marketing and advocacy tools.

Responsabilités

• Design and present strategic campaign plans across traditional and new media.
• Write and edit publications, talking head pieces, broadcasts, newsletters and briefs.
• Develop training materials for staff on communication methods.
• Update and maintain campaign templates, photo galleries and information accessible to staff.
• Coordinate press conferences and media events, including press releases and advisories.
• Lead communications staff across multiple campaigns, regions and industries.

Connaissances

Campaign planning

Media strategy

Employee comms

Team leadership

Strategic messaging

Press relations

Outils

Microsoft Office

Email marketing tools

Social media platforms

Description du poste

Communications Lead
Northern California (Updated 10/14/2026)

SEIU Local 1021 was founded in 2007 when ten local unions cametogether in Northern California to form one larger, more powerfulunion. Together our members are building a true 21st centuryunion fighting to empower and improve the lives of our members.We are 54,000 strong – organizing and representing public serviceworkers in cities, counties, courts, schools, privatenon-profits, special districts, public health care, and nursing.We are looking for energetic, hard-working staff who arecommitted to real change, who believe in the value of work andthe value of public services and who want to be part of the teamthat wins for workers, their families, and their communities.

LOCATION: Northern California

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of theCommunications Director, the Communications Leadisresponsible for all aspects of communication in support of SEIULocal 1021 core purposes. Duties vary by campaign, and mayinclude by are not limited to the following:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Design and present strategic campaign plans that accomplishorganizational goals through traditional and new media platformswith expected deliverables and deadlines
• Design, write and edit publications, talking head pieces,broadcast scripts, in-depth political pieces, brochures,newsletters and feature stories
• Develop curriculum, materials and training for staff andmembers on communication methods
• Regularly update and maintain campaign templates, photogallery and communications information that are easily accessibleto staff
• Coordinate all aspects of press conferences and media events,including preparation and distribution of press releases andadvisories, collecting information, quotes and contactinformation and prepping training leaders to speak to the press
• Capture and edit photos and video for production materials
• Produce coordinated communication throughout the local acrossmultiple platforms
• Maintain and update SEIU Local 1021 website with campaign andmember-specific information
• Leads communications staff across multiple campaigns, regionsand industries
• Reviews communications team work plans and providesactionable feedback to colleagues
• Leads special projects designed to expand the Local’scommunications capacity
• Act as an internal agent of change, consistently challengingleaders and staff to think differently about their work and theLocal’s vision

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Be forward-thinking, bold, and creative
• Ability to think strategically about messaging andimplementation of work into multiple communications platforms.
• Understanding of union campaigns and issues and have theability to articulate campaign messages effectively for a workeraudience
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, be well organized,self-motivated and organizational
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to make good use of union resources and otheravailable tools
• Ability to build, to communicate clearly and persuasivelyverbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and in ateam environment
• An understanding of the labor movement and a commitment toimproving conditions for working people is essential
• Willingness and desire to learn new technologies, tactics,and strategies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ year’s professional experience working in communicationsand press relations for unions, progressive political campaignsor non-profit organizations
• Prior experience with and understanding of the public sectorpreferred
• Demonstrated understanding and application of graphic designprinciples
• Experience using email marketing and advocacy tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated understanding and use of social media and onlinetools, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
• Commitment to racial, gender and economic justice and theirintersections, both inside and outside organizations

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work irregular and long hours, includingweekends and holidays to attend required evening and weekendevents/meetings
• Extensive travel may be required, primarily within NorthernCalifornia

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The current salary range is$78,336.45 – $128,664.51 based on qualifications and experience.There is a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license; pass a DMVcheck and have a good driving record
• Have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of$100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident bodily injuryliability/$50,000 property coverage); and must possess anautomobile for business use.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

SEIU Local 1021 is an affirmative action employer and encouragesapplications from all qualified candidates regardless of race,ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,religion, or disability. Local 1021 works to ensure fairtreatment of applicants and employees and actively enforcespolicies against discrimination and sexual harassment.