Starbucks Workers United WU-SEIU

Communications & Digital Coordinator

Based anywhere in the continental US
(Remote)

 

Workers United-SEIU seeks a Communications & Digital Coordinator to join the campaign to win justice for workers at Starbucks, and to support other Workers United-SEIU priorities. We are looking for a hardworking, driven, talented individual who is committed to winning campaigns for working people and is ready to immediately get to work with the Starbucks Workers United team to win this campaign.

WHO WE ARE: Workers United-SEIU represents approximately 86,000 workers across the US and Canada. Our membership is diverse, and includes garment workers, food service workers, distribution center workers, and industrial laundry workers.

Workers United has a deeply rooted history representing garment workers. We are the former International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union, which was created in 1900 to fight sweatshops and win decent working conditions. The ILGWU was one the first U.S. unions to have a primarily female and immigrant membership.

Today we still hold close our founding values from over 100 years ago; every industry is organizable, and every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. These are the same values shared by our parent union, the Service Employee International Union, with more than two million members in the United States and Canada and a leader in the fight for social justice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Campaign Coordinator, lead a team of staff driving the communications, digital, and partnerships work of the Starbucks workers’ campaign.
• Lead the campaign’s communications strategies including earned media, social media, spokesperson development, internal communication with union Starbucks workers, digital strategies to connect not-yet-union workers with organizers, and strategic partnerships with allies and supporters.
• Work closely with the campaign’s director and coordinators on developing campaign strategy, ensuring alignment with field organizing programs and other lanes of work.
• Manage consultants related to campaign communications.
• Support other Workers United-SEIU priorities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Dedication to workers’ rights, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ justice.
• 2+ years of experience in strategic communications in labor, political, and/or social movement organizations. Ideally has significant experience with union organizing campaigns and with supervising comms/digital staff.
• Adept at leading, training, and motivating others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop varied communications tools, including experience using major social media platforms and earned media to drive campaign strategy.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects, meeting varied deadlines, and being flexible with changing priorities.
• Excellent analytical and judgement skills as demonstrable by the ability to assess information and evidence and act strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to relate, establish, and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective demonstrable oral, written and listening skills in English.
• Experienced in receiving and offering feedback openly and constructively .
• Effective facilitation and meeting management skills.
• Working knowledge of computer programs including social media, Word, Excel, and good planning and administrative skills.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• This position will require a substantial amount of travel throughout the year. All travel expenses will be covered.
• Physical demands: The capacity to lift up to 25 pounds is required. Able to drive, sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Ability to work long and irregular hours including nights and weekends.

LOCATION: This is a remote position, to be based anywhere in continental US near a major airport.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary range for the Communications & Digital Coordinator position is $85,000 – $105,000 depending on experience level. We offer a generous benefits package including fully employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance and pension.

TO APPLY: 
Please fill out an application using this link.

This position is open until it is filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Workers United - SEIU is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.