SEIU Healthcare Michigan
 

Communications Coordinator

Based in Detroit, MI

 

About the organization:
SEIU Healthcare Michigan (HCMI) is the largest healthcare worker union in the state, representing over 16,000 workers across the industry. We work to build a strong, vibrant, multi-racial, multi-generational labor movement that centers worker power as the vehicle to create good union jobs and healthy communities in Michigan and beyond.

About the position
The Detroit-based Communications Coordinator is responsible for the development and execution of compelling communications strategies for HCMI. This person will play an important role in amplifying HCMI’s impact by coordinating communications with the media, the general public, and other Union stakeholders.

Location: Detroit, MI

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and direct comprehensive communications strategies for various campaigns across the union, including organizing, bargaining, political advocacy, and others.
• Work with Union leadership to develop strategies that will enhance the Union’s visibility and public image.
• Create high-quality leaflets, background pieces, press kit materials, fact sheets, etc. for campaigns and other needs. Oversee the design of Union promotional materials.
• Draft talking points, statements, letters to the editor, copy for flyers, speeches, advertisements, and other communications materials.
• Manage media relations by engaging in proactive media outreach and maintaining positive relationships with the press.
• Monitor Union media coverage, maintain clipping files, and provide recommendations on ways to enhance positive media coverage.
• Support special events, including pre-event promotion and post-event reporting.
• Stay informed of industry best practices in communications and digital marketing.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Union.

What are we looking for?

• At least five years’ experience in communications, public relations, or a similar field.
• Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office and G-Suite.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and print media systems.
• Experience with communications/media relations/public relations, especially regarding organizing, advocacy, and political campaigns.
• Demonstrated history of proactive media outreach, maintaining good working relationships with journalists, and generating positive media coverage.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying timelines and resources.
• Motivated self-starter who can take initiative, work independently and be an enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to work with elected leaders, members, and others in complex and situations.
• Experience in the labor movement, organizing, or political campaigns is a plus.
• Commitment to social and economic justice.

Salary: $80,000

Benefits
SEIU Healthcare Michigan staff enjoy excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage (major medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their eligible dependents. Additional perks include an auto and phone allowance, generous holiday policies, and a union pension plan.

The position is a full-time position that occasionally requires long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.

SEIU HCMI is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

To Apply:
Submit résumés to: info@seiuhealthcaremi.org.