Strategic Government Relations Campaigns Lead

Service Employees International Union (SEIU); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Union benefits

Job summary

SEIU is seeking an Assistant Director for Government Relations Campaigns in Washington, DC, to lead the day-to-day execution of the union’s legislative and governing agenda. You will coordinate campaigns across federal, state, and local levels to advance a pro-worker, racial-justice rooted agenda.

The role demands strong policy development, communications, and coalition-building skills, with responsibility for strategic planning, briefing leadership, and cross-team coordination.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of legislative, policy, or campaign experience.
• Degree in political science or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to brief leaders.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Commitment to racial justice and equity in campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies, policies, proposals, and campaign plans.
• Coordinate day-to-day campaign work across Government Relations teams and unions.
• Develop federal executive branch strategy and support campaigns.
• Track activities, milestones, and results; identify gaps.
• Prepare materials, briefings, and talking points for leadership.
• Present updates in department meetings and connect work across teams.
• Coordinate advocacy activities with elected officials and coalition partners.
• Develop advocacy research, toolkits, and communications.
• Maintain two-way communication with state councils and local unions.
• Build relationships with staff, union leaders, officials, and allies.
• Apply racial justice and equity principles to campaigns.
• Support language justice in campaigns.

Skills

Legislative experience

Policy knowledge

Campaign planning

Cross-team coordination

Analytical thinking

Policy communication

Communication

Labor movement knowledge

Language justice

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SEIU is seeking an Assistant Director for Government Relations Campaigns in Washington, DC, to lead the day-to-day execution of the union’s legislative and governing agenda. You will coordinate campaigns across federal, state, and local levels to advance a pro-worker, racial-justice rooted agenda.

The role demands strong policy development, communications, and coalition-building skills, with responsibility for strategic planning, briefing leadership, and cross-team coordination.