Communications Director, Seattle WA –

Purpose: To direct, develop and implement the communication plan to support organizing, bargaining, member mobilization, and political action programs, and direct and supervise a communicator in the Organizing Department and administrative staff, as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Framing messages and developing materials for effective communication with the news media, the general public, union members, and other working people and allies;
• Developing, planning and leading communications strategies and calendars for organizing, legislative, contract, political, and other campaigns;
• Conceive and direct media events based on natural and created news opportunities. Write news releases, background pieces, advisories, fact sheets and other news-related information as well as flyers and campaign materials; write and place op-ed’s and letters to the editor;
• Cultivate & maintain relationships with regional reporters and bloggers;
• Develop talking points and member training materials for large scale organizing and bargaining campaigns;
• Lead the union’s web and print communication program;
• Provide communication support to electoral and other campaigns of the local and international union. 
• Specific assignment may include developing email and web based campaigns; developing and supervising video and other multi-media;
• Provide leadership and direction for communications for contract and organizing campaigns;
• Train staff in using communications in the organizing model, designing and using print materials effectively, effective use of web and email, including technical aspects;
• Supervises vendors and contractors in printing, design, public relations, video and others.

• Proficiency in photography, Internet-based research, word processing, print layout, photo editing, presentation and email programs.
• Keen interest in new media.

• Reports to the President; keeps her fully informed on issues affecting local programs
• Works in coordination with department heads; jointly develops plan of work for communications and division staff.

• Thorough understanding of the organizing model
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated superior writing skills including experience writing op-eds, press releases, fact sheets and other media related materials
• Keen interest in new media
• Flexibility to travel extensively as required in performance of duties.

Compensation:
·         Competitive salary, car allowance, completely paid health coverage and pension. 401K also available.

Apply with résumé and letter via email:  johnpokeefe@hotmail.com

 

About O'Keefe Search
 
O'Keefe Search is dedicated to building strength in progressive organizations and to helping social justice and labor activists find the right job.
 
Prior to spending five years as Recruiting Director for 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the largest and most progressive local labor union in the United States, John O'Keefe spent  20 years helping high tech companies grow and was acknowledged as one of the top recruiters in the United States. Besides running a highly successful search firm, he served as the President of the Texas Association of Personnel Consultants, the largest state association in the industry and as President of the Pinnacle Society, an organization of the top 75 recruiters in the United States.

 
To contact O'Keefe Search email johnpokeefe@hotmail.com or call 808-966-9414.  

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