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Position Announcement
COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIALIST
Center for Public Accountability
WHO WE ARE:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721 is an 80,000-member
Southern California regional public employee union whose members provide
public services in diverse fields, including health care, social services,
special districts, private non-profits, libraries, courts, parks and
recreation, public works and mental health in cities and counties throughout
Southern California. SEIU Local 721 is a dynamic and growing organization
recognized as one of the largest and strongest public employee unions
in the nation. We are committed to building a 21st century union with
an emphasis on developing leadership to improve the lives of members,
strengthen communities and raise the quality of public services in the
region.
The Center for
Public Accountability (CPA) supports Local 721's mission by:
- Analyzing and
reporting on the quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of publicly-funded
services.
- Providing comprehensive
support for workers organizing to transform public sector workplaces
by winning union recognition.
The Communications Specialist will work out of our Los Angeles office
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Communications Specialist will develop and implement winning communications
plans for Local 721 organizing and public accountability campaigns.
- Contributes creatively
to all aspects of campaign strategic planning, as a member of multi-disciplinary
campaign teams.
- Develops and
implements all aspects of campaign communications plans in close coordination
with other team members.
- Trains and leads
union staff and activists on effective messaging.
- Writes, edits
and designs leaflets, newsletters, brochures, posters, web-based publications,
blog postings, ads and all other campaign communications materials.
- Uses the full
range of campaign communication tools to transmit an effective message.
- Effectively uses
earned and paid media to achieve success in Local 721 campaigns.
SKILLS:
- Understanding
of and commitment to Local 721's members and mission;
- Excellent communication
skills, including strong writing and editing skills;
- Skill and self-confidence
in projecting the union's message;
- 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 related fields;
- Ability to work
independently and as a member of a team;
- Ability to work
quickly and efficiently under pressure of tight deadlines and conflicting
demands;
- Willingness
to work evenings and weekends when needed by a campaign;
- Knowledge of
HTML and web publishing software, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, and
GetActive/Convio a plus.
REQUIREMENTS:
- You must possess
a valid California driver's license, auto insurance, and an automobile
for business use.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Salary range:
$67,166.84 (entry level) to $82,331.60 (with 10 plus years of experience)
- 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 résumé,
two-page writing sample and the name, job title, address, and phone
number of three professional references to:
Deborah Dominguez
SEIU Local 721 – Leadership Academy
500 South Virgil Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Fax (213) 380-3996
debbie.dominguez@seiu721.org
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.
To be considered,
your résumé
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.
WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information online at UNIONJOBS.COM.
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