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CAMPAIGN
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
America's
largest union, with more than 1.9 million members, is looking for communications
specialists to develop and implement effective proactive media strategies
for communicating with employees, community groups, and the public.
SEIU is the largest health care union, as well as having significant
membership among public sector employees and building service workers.
This is a great opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys creative and
challenging work in a progressive, action-oriented environment and who
wants to be part of a movement to improve the quality of life for working
Americans.
We currently have
opportunities in Miami and Hollywood, Florida; Houston, Texas; and Washington,
DC.
Responsibilities
include:
- Working as part
of a team to develop plans, messages, themes, and communications vehicles
for organizing, legislative, and community outreach campaigns.
- Developing and
executing proactive media strategies for communicating with employees,
community groups, and the public. Involves writing and editing press
releases, fact sheets, and other materials; building relationships
with reporters; responding to inquiries; planning media events; and
training spokespersons.
- Designing and
implementing a direct mail program to reach employees. Involves developing
key themes and messages, writing, and overseeing the design and production
of brochures, newsletters, and other direct mail pieces.
- Writing and overseeing
the production of flyers, newsletters, and other materials for use
in organizing and community outreach campaigns.
- Developing a
web site and other communications vehicles, such as videos, slide
shows, and other presentations.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
or equivalent, and at least three years of communications or related
experience.
- Excellent writing
and editing skills, experience working with the media.
- Freedom to work
irregular hours, including weekends, as needed.
- Knowledge of
layout and design, web site development a plus.
- Previous experience
with the labor movement or other progressive political or advocacy
organizations preferred.
This position offers
a competitive salary with excellent benefits.
Submit résumé,
references, and writing samples to:
Service Employees
International Union
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Email: communicationsjobs@seiu.org
Fax: 202-429-5660
Please
reference your desired location and the job code UJC-Communications
Specialist.
For
more information, please visit our website at www.seiu.org.
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