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Communications Specialist

 

SEIU 721 represents public service workers across Southern California who are committed to their communities’ health and safety. The Communications Department seeks a Communications Specialist who can share our vision for how to advocate for working families using both new and traditional media.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Under the direction of the Communications Director, the Communications Specialist will help run a strong communications program for SEIU members who work for Los Angeles County with a special emphasis on website management and developing a strong email program for the entire union. The Communications Specialist will work out of the Los Angeles SEIU Local 721 office with some travel throughout Los Angeles County.
 
The ideal candidate for the Communications Specialist position has work experience with other progressive, non-profit organizations, understands the goals and mission of SEIU and has a demonstrated, broad knowledge of websites, social networking, email and blogging that he or she can seamlessly apply to issue organizing. The communications specialist will contribute advanced skills including fluency in HTML, design programs (InDesign/Photoshop) and email organizing as well as campaign strategy to field, issue and political campaigns. 
 
Special consideration will be given to candidates who are bilingual
 
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
  • Works with staff to provide campaign support including messaging, communications plans, timely materials, website copy, etc.
  • Provides support, planning, strategy for communications projects.
  • Monitors the website for regular consistent content and regularly contributes content to website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
  • Monitors and implements emailing program
  • Enhances and expands online capacity of the union
  • Writes, edits and designs regular leaflets, newsletters and other communiqués on important worksite issues
 
SKILLS:
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and confidence in writing and design abilities;
  • Demonstrated design, verbal, visual/graphic, interviewing and analytical communications skills
  • Two or more years in campaign communications, labor communications, public affairs, community organizing, journalism or other related experience.
  • Familiarity with campaign communications and organizing
  • Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team under limited direction and balance conflicting demands and to lead, teach and train other colleagues including communications staff and field staff
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends on occasion.
  • Advanced experience with website design and copy, including InDesign, Photoshop, HTML and CSS, various web platforms, mass email systems and/or Blue State Digital.
        


                                                                                      
·         Ability to work under pressure; must be well-organized and self-motivated.
·         Ability to exercise good judgment and discern priorities.
·         Ability to make effective use of resources available to the union.
·         Dedication to improving the position of working people and strengthening the role of organized labor through work actions, community relations, and legislative and political activity.
·         Ability to work effectively with members and staff from diverse ethnic, social, and economic groups.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • You must possess a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
 
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
  • Salary range: $69,181.84 (entry level) to $84,801.60 (with 10 plus years of experience) This is a United Union Professionals (UUP) represented position and subject to a collective bargaining agreement
  • Fully paid benefit package including medical, dental, vision and a generous life insurance.
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TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter, detailed resume, two-page writing sample and the name, job title, address, and phone number of three professional references to:
 
Cathleen Garcia
SEIU Local 721
Human Resources Department
500 South Virgil Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90020
 
Fax: (213) 380-8260
E-mail: careers@seiu721.org
 
To be considered, yourresume or cover letter must show how you meet each of the job requirements listed above.
 
SEIU Local 721 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. SEIU Local 721 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces zero tolerance policies against discrimination and sexual harassment. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Location: 
Los Angeles, CA.