SEIU Local 73

Assistant to the President

Based in Chicago, IL

 

Are you looking for a job with a growing, fighting, diverse and dynamic, member driven union? If so, a career with SEIU Local 73 may be for you!

ABOUT SEIU Local 73: 
With over 30,000 members, SEIU Local 73 has a proud history of raising standards for workers and their families.  The Local represents service, technical and professional workers primarily in the public sector in Illinois and Indiana, who are employed in state and local government, school districts and publicly funded social service agencies and universities.

Local 73 is committed to helping workers organize and build a powerful collective voice on the job to win fair wages, meaningful benefits, a sustainable retirement, dignity, and respect.

ROLE:
The Assistant to the President works closely, with the Local’s President and leadership team, often privy to sensitive and strategic information. This role requires the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential matters with integrity.  The assistant is a trusted partner, who supports the President by managing logistics, streamlining operations, and handling a wide range of administrative responsibilities. The role also requires adaptability and thrives in a dynamic, fast-changing environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and brings a “can-do” attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

DUTIES:

• Maintains the President’s schedule and calendar of events 
• Maintains strict confidentiality. Handles sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Facilitates communication between the Local President, staff, and members
• Organizes and prioritizes incoming calls, correspondence, and messages
• Coordinates set-up and invitations for executive board meetings 
• Takes and maintains detailed meeting notes when asked 
• Builds a working knowledge of the Local union and its procedures
• Maintains discretion with all privileged and confidential information
• Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks as required
• Books travel and makes logistical arrangements 
• Travel with the President as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. College experience or degree is a big plus
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
• Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours on occasion including infrequent weekends
• Personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU Local 73.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  
• Ability to travel (preferred)
• Bi-lingual English/ Spanish a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 annually
• Time Off: Paid holidays and vacation
• Health: Fully paid health insurance benefits
• Retirement: Defined benefit pension plan fully paid by the employer
• Phone Allowance

EEO & Inclusion
SEIU Local 73 is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: This is a confidential position and is exempt from Local 73’s staff union CBA.

To Apply
Send a cover letter and résumé to the Hiring Committee at careers@seiu73.org. Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.