SEIU UHW West
United Healthcare Workers West

Government Relations Organizer / Advocate

Based in Sacramento, CA

 

Position: Government Relations Organizer / Advocate
Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Position Summary:
The Government Relations Organizer/Advocate in the Political Department reports to the Assistant Director for Government Relations and is responsible for a broad range of program objectives to advance SEIU-UHW’s strategic goals by navigating the regulatory process, legislative advocacy, and coalition building.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Advocate for SEIU-UHW’s legislative, budget, and administrative priorities;
• Track and analyze legislation, with particular focus on healthcare, labor, and workforce development;
• Draft legislative language with support from legal team and Legislative Counsel;
• Cultivate and maintain organizational relationships with state legislators and their staff;
• Recruit coalition partners for legislation and to support SEIU-UHW’s other political priorities;
• Work with SEIU-UHW staff and members to integrate legislative, budget, and administrative strategies into SEIU-UHW’s priorities;
• Plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment;
• Prepare and/or support the creation of materials related to SEIU-UHW’s legislative priorities for diverse audiences including legislators, SEIU-UHW members, coalition partners, and the public;
• Represent and testify on behalf of SEIU-UHW in legislative and informational hearings,
• Collaborate with other departments, including Research and Communications, within SEIU-UHW
• Represent SEIU-UHW’s interests at stakeholder tables;
• Empower SEIU-UHW’s membership to build effective advocacy relationships with elected officials, community partners, and other stakeholders; and,
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years legislative, advocacy, political organizing, or campaign experience with an elected official, labor union, state or local agency or association, or non-profit community organization;
• Superior oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to travel and willing to work long hours and weekends, as needed;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, build strong working relationships and hold others accountable;
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to creating a positive work environment that encourages personal responsibility, initiative and innovation;
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently, great attitude and strong team player;
• Strong sense of professionalism and integrity;
• Proven ability to work with diverse group of people, from union members to union staff and leaders to elected officials to other community and issue stakeholders;
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office programs;
• Relationships with legislators, legislative staffers, and advocates desirable;
• Knowledge of California’s healthcare industry is desirable; and
• Previous experience in speech writing, media work, and other communication/public relations fields is desirable.

Compensation
Salary is on a scale that starts at $99,000 and includes a generous benefit package.

Application
SEIU-UHW is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.

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