Senior Political Director - Labor Campaigns & Organizing

SEIU Local 521; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

401(k)

Job summary

SEIU Local 521 in California seeks a Political Director to lead strategic political organizing and advocacy efforts. The role requires senior-level experience in legislative or political campaigns within labor unions or progressive organizations.

You will manage staff, coordinate with local leaders, and align campaigns with SEIU COPE programs, delivering planning, budgeting, and outreach across multiple counties and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in political and/or advocacy work with progressive causes.
• Willingness to travel including overnight travel and assignments.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn organization tools.
• Strong planning, motivation, time management, and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to build coalitions.

Responsibilities

• Build political support for organizing and bargaining campaigns.
• Oversee all aspects of the union's political program and reporting requirements.
• Create and manage the Local's political plan and budget.
• Coordinate education committees and staff to lead political activities.
• Collaborate with area councils, SEIU International, and State Council.
• Lobby officials and develop public policy strategies across counties and municipalities.
• Align political work with COPE and other fundraising activities.
• Coordinate field activities, rallies, and events for campaigns.
• Develop outreach with allied organizations and communities.

Skills

Political organizing

Campaign leadership

Advocacy

Staff management

Coalition building

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Public policy

Job description

SEIU Local 521 in California seeks a Political Director to lead strategic political organizing and advocacy efforts. The role requires senior-level experience in legislative or political campaigns within labor unions or progressive organizations.

You will manage staff, coordinate with local leaders, and align campaigns with SEIU COPE programs, delivering planning, budgeting, and outreach across multiple counties and jurisdictions.