Communications Specialist

Seiu49; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (major medical, dental

Vision coverage

Auto allowance

Phone allowance

Generous holiday policy

Union pension plan

Job summary

SEIU Healthcare Michigan (HCMI) in Detroit seeks a Communications Specialist to lead compelling campaigns, coordinate media outreach, and amplify the Union’s impact among members, leaders, and the public.

You will draft materials for organizing, bargaining, political advocacy, produce photo and video content, publish on social media, update WordPress sites, and support events. Strong communication, project management, and proficiency with Canva and social platforms are essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in communications, public relations, or a similar field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in MS Office, G-Suite, Canva, WordPress, and major social media platforms.
• Experience with communications/media relations/public relations, especially regarding organizing, advocacy, and political campaigns.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying timelines and resources.

Responsibilities

• Draft communications tools for campaigns across the union, including organizing, bargaining, political advocacy, and others.
• Coordinate communications with the media, general public, and other Union stakeholders.
• Execute the creation of leaflets, background pieces, press kit materials, fact sheets, etc.
• Capture and produce photo and video content for campaigns, events, social media, and other communications needs.
• Create and publish content on social media platforms.
• Draft talking points, statements, letters to the editor, copy for flyers, speeches, advertisements, and other communications materials.
• Update and edit website content using WordPress or similar CMS.
• Support special events, including prepping members and spokespeople.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Union.

Skills

Public relations

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

G-Suite

Canva

WordPress

Social media platforms

Job description

SEIU Healthcare Michigan (HCMI) is a dynamic labor union and the largest healthcare worker union in the state, representing over 50,000 long-term care and hospital workers. HCMI members are dedicated to raising standards for healthcare workers and ensuring access to affordable healthcare for all Michiganders.

As part of the two-million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU), we believe in valuing all workers and respecting all people, fostering thriving communities, and leaving a more equitable world for future generations. We work to build a strong, vibrant, multi-racial, multi-generational labor movement that centers worker power as the vehicle to create good union jobs and healthy communities for all who call Michigan home.

About the position

The Detroit area-based Communications Specialist is responsible for execution of compelling communications strategies for HCMI. This person will play an important role in amplifying HCMI’s impact by coordinating communications with the media, the general public, and other Union stakeholders.

Reports to

Communications Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

• Draft communications tools for various campaigns across the union, including organizing, bargaining, political advocacy, and others.
• Work with direct supervisor and Union leadership to implement strategies that will enhance the Union’s visibility and public image.
• Execute the creation of high-quality leaflets, background pieces, press kit materials, fact sheets, etc. for campaigns and other needs.
• Capture and produce photo and video content for campaigns, events, social media, and other communications needs.
• Create and publish content on social media platforms.
• Draft talking points, statements, letters to the editor, copy for flyers, speeches, advertisements, and other communications materials.
• Update and edit website content using WordPress or similar content management systems.
• Support special events, including prepping members and spokespeople.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Union.

What are we looking for?

• At least two years’ experience in communications, public relations, or a similar field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in MS Office, G-Suite, Canva, WordPress, and major social media platforms.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and print media systems.
• Experience with communications/media relations/public relations, especially regarding organizing, advocacy, and political campaigns.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying timelines and resources.
• Motivated self-starter who can take initiative, work independently and be an enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to work with elected leaders, members, and others in complex situations.
• Experience in the labor movement, organizing, or political campaigns is a plus.
• Strong commitment to social and economic justice.

Salary

$60,000 –$65,000 based on experience

Benefits

SEIU Healthcare Michigan staff enjoy excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage (major medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their eligible dependents. Additional perks include an auto and phone allowance, generous holiday policies, and a union pension plan.

The position is a full-time position that occasionally requires long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.

SEIU HCMI is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.