Political Organizer I

SEIU Local 2015; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU Local 2015 in Watsonville, CA is seeking an entry-level Political Organizer I. This exempt, full-time role works at the grassroots level to build member leadership and mobilize volunteers for campaigns.

Responsibilities include planning political teams, developing leaders, executing campaigns, and coordinating endorsements and field activities. A valid driver's license and ability to travel in California are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with political campaigns or related experience.
• Basic computer literacy for Windows-based data management and admin tasks.
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license, car, and auto insurance required.
• Ability to travel throughout California.

Responsibilities

• Lead, staff, and plan political teams in assigned turf with supervision.
• Identify, recruit, and mentor member leaders and activists.
• Execute campaign plans with clear goals, strategies and benchmarks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and elected officials.
• Coordinate political field activities, lobby visits, phone banking and events.

Job description

SEIU Local 2015 Political Organizer I

Based in Watsonville, CA

Salary Range:

$74,341.09 – $78,104.60 Salary/year

Position Type:

Exempt

Overview: Entry level Political Organizing position intended for candidates at the start of their political organizing career. Works at the grassroots level to build member political leadership and skill.

Duties and Responsibilities: Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification. COPE Fundraising. This is seen as a primary duty of a political organizer. Membership Sign-Up. In addition to COPE sign ups, political organizers are responsible for meeting membership sign-up goals. Build, Staff, and Plan Political Teams in assigned turf with direct supervision. Assess, identify, recruit, and develop member leaders as they become political activists and leaders via house visits, worksite visits, organizing meetings, political team meetings, phone calls and literature. Prepare meeting agendas and other communication tools such as emails, fliers, etc. as needed. Implement electoral campaign plans for assigned campaigns. Staff, plan, and organize the local’s endorsement process and the SEIU One Voice Process. Build, Plan, and Track community and electoral relationships with direct supervision. Plan work as assigned; make and execute daily, weekly, and monthly work plans based on assigned goals and objectives. Assist in developing member leaders through conducting basic trainings providing appropriate tools to lead. Complete all required reporting of data, member outreach, etc. Lobby visits—schedule, plan, train member participants, etc. Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsPrerequisites:Experience with political campaigns and/or related experience.The ability to exercise discretionBasic computer literacy on Windows-based computer programs in order to perform necessary campaign data management and administrative workWillingness and ability to work long, irregular hours, including evenings and weekendsStrong personal planning and time management skillsThe ability to work with people from other cultures and backgroundsAbility to demonstrate Organizations Core Values in his/her day-to-day workAbility to frame issues and articulate organizational values and prioritiesAbility to work effectively as part of a teamHaving a valid drivers’ license, use of a car for work, and automobile insurance are mandatory conditions of employment in this role.Willingness and ability to travel throughout state of CaliforniaQualifications include the ability to:Connect members around vision and political goals of the unionIdentify, train, develop and mentor new member political leaders and activistsExecute campaign plans with clear goals, strategies and bench marksDevelop and maintain a high level of team work, spirit, collaboration and mutual accountability within the department and with other departmentsBalance conflicting demands successfullyWork independentlyDeliver on quantitative and qualitative goals outlined for that month, quarter, and yearCarry out assigned responsibilities in a competent and professional manner in keeping with the Local’s overall goals and expectationsPlan, recruit for, and execute endorsement processes for candidatesLead the development of Political teams in assigned turfDevelop relationships with Community Partners including elected officials, the staff of elected officials, other local unions, non-profits, and religious leadersCoordinate political field activities, lobby visits, phone banking and events for our policy, legislative and electoral participation campaigns at the city, state and federal level.

Expected Behavior: The Political Organizer is expected to embrace, promote and demonstrate the organizations’ core values - Excellence, Diversity, Accountability, Transparency, Empowerment, which include but are not limited to: High ethical standardsTrain, develop, nurture and mentor membersEncourage team work and participation by staff and membersEnsure outstanding representation of the organization to internal and external allies and constituents.

Physical Requirements: Work is generally performed in the field with members and outside constituents. Long and irregular hours required. Travel required.

Scope and Nature of Supervision: The Political Organizer reports directly to the Political Lead, Coordinator, Deputy Director or the Political Director. Job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required for each role.

SEIU Local 2015 is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.