SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
 

Assistant Member Program Director

Based in Washington state

 

Overview: The Assistant Member Program Director supports internal teams and campaigns, aligns with the union's strategic plan, and coordinates collective bargaining priorities. This role collaborates closely with Member Program Directors and Officers and is part of the Senior Leadership team at SEIU Healthcare 1199NW.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee staff on internal teams and assist in directing bargaining campaigns for Behavioral Health Sector
• Track and promote best practices in contracts across the union.
• Supervise leadership development and maintain active bargaining committees.
• Support lead negotiators with standard proposal language.
• Contribute to staff training and development.
• Collaborate with Member Program Directors on campaign strategies.

Qualifications:

• Union staff experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Proven track record in leading bargaining campaigns.
• Strong understanding of labor and political issues.
• Ability to work with State Legislators in improving working conditions for Behavioral Health workers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience in staff development and management.
• Experience and empathy with Behavioral Health workers.

Requirements:

• Willingness to work long hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel statewide and out of state, including overnight trips.

Salary: to $125,000.

To Apply
Send résumé to John O'Keefe at johnpokeefe@hotmail.com

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John O'Keefe has specialized in recruiting for positions in the labor and progressive movement for over fifteen years. Prior to spending five years as Recruiting Director for 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the largest and one of the most progressive local labor unions in the United States, he spent many 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.