Regional Director – Region 3

Seiu49; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Seiu49 is looking for a Regional Director for Region 3 to serve as the senior strategic leader responsible for field and organizing operations. This position involves driving regional performance aligned with the union’s mission and objectives.

The ideal candidate will have extensive union leadership experience and the ability to develop strategic plans to enhance membership engagement and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of union leadership experience supervising teams.
• 2+ years of contract bargaining experience.
• Strong knowledge of labor law and worker representation.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional strategic plans aligned with organizational priorities.
• Oversee contract negotiations and grievance handling.
• Build relationships with community partners and elected officials.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation skills

Political acumen

Communication skills

Team building

Education

Progressive union leadership experience

Contract bargaining experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital tools and data systems

Job description

About SEIU Local 2015

SEIU Local 2015 is the largest union of long-term care workers in California, representing more than half a million-home care, skilled nursing facility, and assisted living center workers across the state. Our members are united in their commitment to caring for California’s older adults and people with disabilities while building power for workers and their communities.

Our mission is to unleash the collective power of long-term care workers, their families, and their communities to drive lasting economic and social justice. We are committed to building an anti-racist organization grounded in equity, justice, and cross-difference solidarity.

Position Overview

Regional Director – Region 3 serves as the senior strategic leader for all field, representational, political, and organizing operations within the region. This executive-level role is accountable for driving regional performance aligned with SEIU Local 2015’s statewide mission, political strategy, and long-term growth objectives.

The Regional Director leads multi-functional teams—including Internal Organizers and representational staff—to design and execute high-impact regional strategies that increase membership engagement, leadership development, contract standards, and political influence.

As a member of the senior leadership body, the Regional Director contributes to enterprise-wide strategy, organizational innovation, and operational excellence across the union.

This position reports to the Statewide Field Director and works in close partnership with the assigned Executive Vice President.

Key Leadership Accountabilities

Strategic Regional Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive regional strategic plans aligned with statewide organizational priorities.
• Translate union-wide objectives into measurable regional outcomes across organizing, political, and representational work.
• Drive membership growth, activation, and leadership pipelines within the region.
• Ensure integration of organizing, bargaining, political, and community strategies to maximize impact.
• Lead the development of high-impact, action-based campaigns that:
  • Increase worker participation
  • Strengthen bargaining power
  • Advance industry standards
  • Expand union density
• Identify and cultivate organizing opportunities in both represented and unrepresented facilities in partnership with the Organizing Director.
• Establish campaign performance standards, evaluation frameworks, and outcome metrics.
• Oversee regional campaign analytics, tracking, and reporting systems.

Representational & Bargaining Leadership

• Oversee contract negotiations, renewals, grievance handling, and arbitration within the region.
• Serve as chief negotiator or spokesperson in collective bargaining where assigned.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop bargaining strategies that elevate wages, benefits, and working conditions.
• Ensure legal compliance with applicable labor laws including NLRA, FLSA, PERA, and related statutes.
• Provide expert testimony before public agencies as needed.

Political & Community Power Building

• Provide regional leadership in political campaigns, electoral programs, and public policy advocacy.
• Build strategic relationships with elected officials, labor coalitions, community partners, and media.
• Align regional political strategy with statewide legislative and electoral goals.
• Serve as spokesperson on behalf of the Executive Vice President when requested.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams of organizers and representational staff.
• Establish performance expectations, accountability systems, and leadership development pathways.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and disciplined execution.
• Manage performance, conduct evaluations, and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Develop regional leadership succession planning strategies.
• Develop and manage regional budgets aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and appropriate allocation of union resources.
• Monitor resource utilization to maximize return on investment across campaigns and programs.

Required Competencies

Strategic & Analytical Leadership

• Demonstrated experience designing and executing comprehensive campaign strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Strong political acumen and system-level thinking.
• Ability to interpret data and adjust strategy in dynamic environments.

Organizational & Executive Judgment

• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment in complex, high-stakes situations.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• High-level problem-solving and decision-making capability.

Relationship & Influence Management

• Advanced ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled negotiator with experience in formal and informal bargaining settings.
• Strong media and public-facing communication skills.

Team & Culture Development

• Demonstrated success building high-performing teams.
• Skilled in coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Commitment to modeling SEIU Local 2015’s Core Values: Leadership, Compassion, Empowerment, Accountability, Transparency, and Excellence.

Technical & Innovation Capacity

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable leveraging digital tools, data systems, and social media to strengthen organizing efforts.
• Ability to integrate innovation and technology into field operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive union leadership experience supervising multiple teams in organizing and/or representational campaigns.
• Minimum 2+ years of contract bargaining and representational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading complex regional or multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of labor law and worker representation frameworks.
• Experience managing budgets and operational planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily field based with significant travel throughout the region.
• Requires long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Frequent engagement with members, elected officials, community partners, and staff.

Scope of Supervision

The Regional Director provides direct supervision to Internal Organizers and related field staff within the region and exercises strategic leadership over all regional campaigns and operations. The position reports to the Statewide Field Director and works in close alignment with the assigned Executive Vice President.