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SEIU Local 32BJ


Fight for Affordable Healthcare Campaign Coordinator
32BJ Health Fund and 32BJ SEIU

Based in New York City, NY
(with occasional travel to New Jersey)

 

With 175,000 members, 32BJ SEIU is the largest union representing property service workers in the country. Our members have fought for and achieved high standards for private and public sector property service workers, and we continue to fight for higher standards for the thousands of unorganized service workers. 32BJ is growing quickly by organizing workers who are fighting for fair wages, affordable healthcare, and a voice in their future. The Union is active in the fight for fair hospital pricing as part of the effort to maintain quality healthcare benefits for 32BJ SEIU members and other working people. Read more at: www.32bjhealthfundinsights.org.

The Campaign Coordinator will be responsible for planning and driving the campaign, supported by the experience and resources of the 32BJ Health Fund and 32BJ SEIU. They will coordinate a cross-functional team of staff and member leaders. The ideal candidate has deep campaign coordination experience, including managing a diverse team of field, communications, policy, research and legislative staff. A minimum of five years of experience running campaigns is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creating and managing winning campaigns in coordination with partnering departments and officers of 32BJ SEIU and the 32BJ Health Fund;
  • Implementing plans with allies including other unions, community and policy organizations, and employers;
  • Connecting work to union members and fund participants to carry out campaign plans;
  • Leading staff by example, setting high standards of work ethic and professional conduct;
  • Articulating a positive vision of the project and of the Union and Fund; and
  • Participating in creating the overall plan to move the campaign forward.

We see an experienced leader in the field of worker or community organizing, with a demonstrated commitment to social justice.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • An in-depth understanding of organizing based on prior work experience, including how to oversee large field campaigns, and how to develop and run comprehensive campaigns;
  • The ability and willingness to travel, and to work long hours, including weekend work as needed;
  • Strong and effective communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills;
  • Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft suite and the ability to learn new systems;
  • Experience leading staff and members and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds;
  • An understanding of the NYC healthcare landscape is a plus; and
  • Managing campaign budgets.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This position is based out of the NYC headquarters office.
  • Occasional travel to New Jersey and other states/cities will be required.
  • This position occasionally requires hours outside of business hours, including some nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • This position is largely computer/office based, with many in-person and Zoom meetings.
  • You will also be asked to attend off-site meetings and campaign activities such as worker/membership meetings, hearings, meetings, rallies, and other events.

COMPENSATION
The salary range is $80,000 to $95,000, based on experience. Our benefits package includes fully employer-paid family health and dental insurance, and retirement benefits.

APPLICATION
Please send a résumé and letter of interest to: HR@seiu32bj.org. Please use “Healthcare Campaign” in the subject line of your email, and include where you saw the job.

Please note this position is on the staff of the 32BJ Benefit Funds. Please note the union and the benefit funds have a vaccine mandate. Bona fide religious and ADA exemptions are permitted with additional safety measures.

We are committed to advocating for social, racial and economic justice. We strongly encourage applications from people who believe in our mission. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply.

For more information on 32BJ SEIU, visit: www.seiu32bj.org. For more information on the 32BJ Benefit Funds, please visit: www.32bjfunds.org.

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