Director of Strategic Communications
Company: Service Employees International Union
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted on: April 12, 2017
Job Description:
SEIU Local 49 (Service Employees International Union) Job Title: Director of Strategic Communications Location: Portland, Oregon ABOUT SEIU LOCAL 49 SEIU Local 49 represents a diverse group of 13,000 healthcare
and property service workers throughout Oregon and Southwest
Washington. Our members include: caregivers, security officers,
janitors and workers in manufacturing and other industries. The
continued growth of our union reflects an aggressive approach to
organizing and community engagement on key progressive issues,
paired with a longstanding dedication to improving the wages,
benefits and working conditions of working families. Local 49 is
part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), one of
the largest and fastest-growing unions in the United States. JOB DESCRIPTION SEIU 49 is hiring a full-time Director of Strategic
Communications to support the union's internal and external
communications efforts for various campaigns. This position will
lead membership engagement, new media outreach and growth, along
with material production and member engagement initiatives for
numerous campaigns. The Director of Strategic Communications is
part of the union leadership team. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES *Develop, drive and manage communication plans for various
internal and external campaigns using online, new media and print
material tools. *Lead the management and development of messaging and content
for various platforms and social media properties including
websites, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube *Assist in design and production of written and web materials,
including those for the organizing, political, and other
departments *Help to generate positive media coverage for the union, its
members and causes *Work with and help provide direction to consultants, partner
organizations and others *Train members and staff on best practices in communication
technology *Support general message development around key issues and
campaigns *Other duties as assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS *4+ years experience in a senior communications role with a
union, progressive candidate/elected official or grassroots
organization (or comparable experience in journalism or
marketing) *Strong verbal and written communication skills, with
demonstrated success delivering strategic messaging for various
media and for diverse audiences *Ability to design basic print and web and social-media
materials under tight deadlines (using Adobe Creative Suite, and
Microsoft Office) *Working knowledge of common content management programs (such
as WordPress) and social media tools *Experience with photo and/or video equipment and editing
software (Photoshop, iMovie, Final Cut, etc.) a plus *Basic web design skills a plus *Experience pitching and working with journalists, bloggers and
editors *Commitment to the labor movement and overall progressive social
change *Ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part
of a team *Works well with others, is creative and has a good sense of
humor *Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights
and weekends SALARY & BENEFITS Salary range is ,240 ,940, depending on experience. SEIU Local
49 offers a generous benefits package. No phone calls please. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse
sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities are
encouraged to apply. SEIU is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/t9cjk5txns89w4b8 PI97499707
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