| COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
CENTER FOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY
WHO WE ARE:
Service Employees International Union Local 721 is an 85,000-member regional union of Southern California public employees. As one of the largest and fastest growing affiliates of the Service Employees International Union, SEIU Local 721 is dedicated to providing quality public services and building power for public service workers on the job and in their communities.
SEIU 721 members created the Center for Public Accountability to help make government work better and smarter for everyone. The Center works to improve the quality of public services and prevent misuse of public funds. Our multi-disciplinary staff includes specialists in financial analysis, public policy, investigative journalism and communications.
The Communications Specialist will work out of our Los Angeles office
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Communications Specialist will develop and implement winning communications plans for Local 721 organizing and public accountability campaigns.
- Contributes creatively to all aspects of campaign strategic planning, as a member of multi-disciplinary campaign teams.
- Develops and implements all aspects of campaign communications plans in close coordination with other team members.
- Trains and leads union staff and activists on effective messaging.
- Writes, edits and designs leaflets, newsletters, brochures, posters, web-based publications, blog postings, ads and all other campaign communications materials.
- Uses the full range of campaign communication tools to transmit an effective message.
- Effectively uses earned and paid media to achieve success in Local 721 campaigns.
SKILLS:
- Understanding of and commitment to Local 721’s members and mission;
- Excellent communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills;
- Skill and self-confidence in projecting the union’s message;
- Demonstrated design, verbal, visual/graphic, interviewing and analytical communications skills;
- Two or more years in campaign communications, labor communications, public affairs, community organizing, journalism or related fields;
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure of tight deadlines and conflicting demands;
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed by a campaign;
- Knowledge of HTML and web publishing software; Adobe Photoshop and InDesign; Blue State Digital and other mass emailing systems; new media platforms including social networking and blogging; and video editing skills a plus.
REQUIREMENTS:
- You must possess a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Salary range: $69,181.84 (entry level) to $82,331.60 (with 10 plus years of experience)
- Fully paid benefit package including medical, dental, vision and a generous life insurance.
TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter, detailed résumé, two-page writing sample and the name, job title, address, and phone number of three professional references to:
Lisa Dolan, Director
SEIU Local 721
Human Resources Department
500 South Virgil Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: (213) 368-8657
Fax: (213) 380-3996
E-mail: lisa.dolan@seiu721.org
To be considered, your résumé or cover letter must show how you meet each of the job requirements listed above.
SEIU Local 721 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. SEIU Local 721 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces zero tolerance policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.
(Please reply by October 1, 2009)
WHEN
APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information online at
UNIONJOBS.COM. Do not just say the Internet.
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