Senior Political Director - Labor Campaigns & Organizing

S Eiu Local 521; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

401(k)

Job summary

SEIU Local 521 seeks a Political Director to lead the union's political program, mobilize resources, and coordinate campaigns across counties and municipalities. The role reports to the Chief of Organizing and requires senior leadership in legislative or political campaigning within labor or progressive nonprofits.

Strong staff management and cross-organizational collaboration are essential. The position emphasizes building power for workers, overseeing GOTV efforts, budget development, and

Qualifications

• Five+ years in political/advocacy with progressive causes.
• Willing to travel including overnight travel.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn the organization's technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Build political support for strategic organizing and bargaining campaigns of the local.
• Oversee all aspects of the union's political program including GOTV, voter registration, endorsements, and reporting.
• Create and oversee the Local's political plan and budget.
• Coordinate the Committee on Political Education to have member-led political program.
• Participate in staff leadership to guide Local's direction per Executive Board plan.
• Coordinate with area labor councils and SEIU bodies on political work.
• Lobby elected officials to support our issues.
• Develop and implement public policy and political advocacy strategies across counties.
• Coordinate activities with SEIU International and State Council.

Skills

Leadership experience

Political organizing

Staff management

Coalitions building

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Job description

SEIU Local 521 seeks a Political Director to lead the union's political program, mobilize resources, and coordinate campaigns across counties and municipalities. The role reports to the Chief of Organizing and requires senior leadership in legislative or political campaigning within labor or progressive nonprofits.

Strong staff management and cross-organizational collaboration are essential. The position emphasizes building power for workers, overseeing GOTV efforts, budget development, and