Membership Director

Seiu49; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 141,228 - 162,412; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

A labor union organization in Oakland, California seeks a Membership Director to lead the Membership department, modernizing operations and strengthening data collection. The role involves overseeing dues revenue programs and managing a team to enhance member engagement and support the union's mission. Candidates should have a relevant degree, significant experience in database management, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $141,228.34 – $162,412.53 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years’ experience in various areas of database management.
• 3+ years’ experience supervising professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement department vision, goals, plans, and systems.
• Lead and advance a culture of data competency.
• Design and implement an efficient dues revenue collection program.

Skills

Database management

Leadership

MS Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Unionware

Job description

SEIU Local 1021 was founded in 2007 when ten local unions came together in Northern California to form one larger, more powerful union. Together our members are building a true 21st century union fighting to empower our members and improve our society. We are 54,000 strong - organizing and representing public service workers in cities, counties, courts, schools, private non‑profits, special districts, public health care, nursing and higher education. We are looking for energetic, hard‑working staff who are committed to real change, who believe in the value of work and the value of public services and who want to be part of the team that wins for workers, their families and their communities.

Location

Oakland, California

Summary

Under the direction of the Head of Operations & Labor Relations, the Membership Director is our senior management leader responsible for setting the strategic vision and path of our Local’s Membership department that modernizes our membership operations and strengthens data collection and quality to increase membership, voluntary political contributions, and engage workers for realizing a powerful movement. This position is responsible for designing and implementing an effective dues revenue collection program that maximizes our financial revenues to invest in more worker power building programs. In this role, the Membership Director directs, modernizes, and administers the core day‑to‑day functions, including union dues/political funds administration, per capita payments, and bargaining unit lists uploads. This position leads, supervises, and develops a high‑performing team of membership experts to continually modernize core functions and advance the Department’s Vision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement department vision, goals, plans, and systems in alignment with Local’s vision, programs, and priorities
• Lead and advance a culture of data competency, data leveraging, and data protection
• Plan, organize, and coordinate a variety of large and complex projects and programs
• Expand and streamline collection and input of strategic and quality data into our data system
• Modernize and leverage department data system(s), platforms, teams, and resources
• Design and implement an efficient and effective dues revenue collection program
• Improve department performance with metrics and standards
• Track, identify and apply relevant and effective industry/legal practices, technologies, systems, and work solutions
• Integrate and improve the business intelligence application in department
• Increase staff and members’ ability be data‑competent and data‑driven
• Lead, develop, and sustain a high‑performance professional team; Advance a culture of learning
• Develop professional skills, knowledge, and abilities; Maintain learning partners with other organizations
• Plan, organize, and direct routine department activities and programs, including, but not limited to:
  • Union Dues administration and enforcement
  • COPE processing
  • Per Capita Tax Calculation and Reporting
  • Bargaining Unit List Entry
  • Membership Sign UP and PAC contribution processing
• Build constructive and healthy field, program, and operations partnerships grounded in the Local’s mission
• Assist in tracking, reporting, and projecting revenues for budgeting purposes
• Provide data insights and actionable data with data visualizations
• Assist in establishing and evolving our data ethics
• Design and maintain a paperless based operations and workflow
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Thrive and perform successfully in a fast‑paced environment and in face of ambiguity and complexity
• Maintain the highest level of integrity, judgment, confidentiality, and discretion
• Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Core Competencies

The following competencies have been identified as critical for success in the role and will be referred to during the selection process

• Commitment to helping our members’ current and future needs. Always providing prompt and courteous service
• Willingly shares expertise and important or relevant information with team members
• Clearly conveys information and ideas to individuals and groups through a variety of communication methods
• Continually seeks to improve work processes. Demonstrates the ability to use systems and technology to improve ways of working
• Strives for excellence and efficiency
• Ability to adjust priorities. Approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 years’ experience in various areas of database management
• 3+ years’ experience supervising professional staff
• Proven leadership experience
• Expertise in MS Excel and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build teamwork
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Business Intelligence programming and application experience
• Strong competency in Unionware
• 1+ years working for a labor union
• 2+ years’ experience of senior management experience

Salary and Benefits

The salary range starts at $141,228.34 – $162,412.53 based on qualifications and experience. SEIU Local 1021 offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply

Visit our online Career Center found HERE to apply. You must include a detailed résumé, cover letter indicating the position you are applying for, and the names and phone numbers of three (3) references. This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time. No phone calls please.

Affirmative Action Employer

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