1199SEIU
United Healthcare Workers East
Political Coordinator
Covering the Massachusetts Area
POSITION TITLE: Political Coordinator – Massachusetts
ASSIGNMENT: Political Action – Massachusetts
AREA: MA
Job Summary
The Political Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Union’s Political and Legislative Program for the Massachusetts Division. The primary goals of the Political and Legislative Program include building the political power of the members of 1199SEIU and advancing the Political Action program of the Union. The Political Coordinator assists with member mobilizations and Union wide campaigns. The Political Coordinator will report to the Massachusetts Political Director and coordinate closely with the region’s officers, staff and members.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Candidates must have 5 years’ experience in political, community and/or labor organizing.
Candidates have superior written and verbal communications skills. The ideal candidate will be a team player, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities concurrently. A commitment to racial and social justice and workers’ rights is a must. Candidates must have the ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends and maintain a valid driver’s license.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.
To Apply
Please submit a résumé and cover letter to: jobs@1199.org.
1199SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.
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