SEIU Pennsylvania State Council

Executive Director

About the SEIU Pennsylvania State Council:

The SEIU Pennsylvania State Council, which represents over 80,000 workers in the areas of health care, public services, property services, laundry and distribution, coordinates the joint political and legislative work of SEIU Locals in the Commonwealth. We are part of SEIU, the largest and fastest-growing union in North America.

About the Position:
The Executive Director leads the State Council staff, directs the planning and execution of Council political campaigns and projects, oversees the development of the Council budget, administers Council PACs and other political funds, coordinates joint work among SEIU Locals, provides staff leadership and support to the Executive Board, represents the Council to various coalitions and allies, assists local unions in the development of strong political and issue programs, and functions as part of the staff-level leadership of the SEIU in Pennsylvania.

Direction and Decision Making:
The Executive Director reports directly to the State Council Executive Board.

Required Experience and Skills:
• Six or more years of organizing and political experience with one or more of the following types of organizations: labor unions, progressive issue advocacy organizations, community organizations, political campaigns, and progressive elected officials
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of political campaigns
• Knowledge and experience in use of polling, research, targeting, direct mail, and opposition research
• Knowledge and experience working with voter files, VAN and voter targeting
• Experience in candidate recruitment and interviewing/endorsement process
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of issue and legislative campaigns
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of public policy analysis
• Proven ability to lead and manage staff leading in an often demanding, campaign-style environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple lines of accountability simultaneously
• Excellent analytical and writing ability
• Previous SEIU is experience is not a strict requirement, but is strongly desired.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated their commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SEIU

Specific Responsibilities:
• Development of political and legislative programs and plans
• Management of state-level issue campaigns
• Design and execute political field campaigns for candidate, initiative, and independent expenditure campaigns
• Develop and oversee member political organizer program, as directed
• Oversee all legislative/lobby work
• Develop coalitions and joint work with political allies and partners
• Provide strategic, political, and legislative assistance to the Executive Board and SEIU Local Unions in Pennsylvania
• Serve as representative of the State Council to workgroups of SEIU national political staff
• Represent the State Council at meetings with elected officials, allies, and other partners, as directed
• Oversee the development of annual and campaign budget plans
• Supervise all State Council accounting, financial record keeping, reporting, and compliance
• Oversee the hiring, supervision, and development of staff
• Performing all other tasks and duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:
The position is based out of Harrisburg, PA. Work in the field and travel is required.

Salary Range:
The position offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Specific salary will be commensurate with experience.

To Apply:
Deadline for applications is July 19th, 2013.

Please email resume and cover letter to rw@seiupa.org, or mail to SEIU PA State Council, Attn: Executive Director, 1500 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.

The SEIU Pennsylvania State Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.