Deputy Communications Director

About SEIU- USWW: The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is our country’s fastest growing labor union with more than 2 million members. We are on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and in leading the fight for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration, and education reform. The SEIU United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) represents over 50,000 property service workers across California. Our union brings together janitors, security officers, residential, stadium, arena and airport workers. Our mission is to lead the way to a more just and humane society; building power for all service workers by developing member leadership and activism, winning strong contracts, organizing unorganized service workers, building political and community power, and engaging in direct action that demonstrates our strength and determination to win.

Position Summary & Responsibilities: The Deputy Communications Director supports the Communications Director in developing and executing strategic messaging for SEIU United Service Workers West, representing more than 50,000 property service workers across California. This position helps lead day-to-day communications operations and manages campaigns that advance the union's organizing, bargaining, political, legislative, and member engagement goals.

Examples of Duties:

• Develop and implement communications strategies for organizing contract, political, legislative, and issue campaigns.


• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, speeches, talking points, newsletters, website content, emails, and social media.


• Serve as a primary media contact and build relationships with media outlets and reporters


• Manage digital communications, including social media, email communications, and website updates.


• Help plan and execute press conferences, rallies, member actions, and other public events.


• Supervise communications staff, consultants, vendors, and member leaders as assigned.


• Support the Communications Director in setting priorities, managing projects, and overseeing the department's daily operations.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills: Graduation from an accredited college or university in relevant field with at least five

(5) years of related work experience that would provide for the following knowledge of, skills and abilities:

• Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working


• Experience as a communicator developing an effective public, media and internal communications plan for a policy campaign or organizing campaign. Preferably experience working on campaigns with a labor union or non-profit.


• Demonstrated written, verbal, visual/graphic, interviewing and analytical communications skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environment, including a high level of self-motivation


• Ability to drive work independently, manage assignments, stay organized and meet tight deadlines


• Excellent communication orally and in Bilingual – English & Spanish, preferred


• Experience developing effective social media and remote/digital organizing campaigns, preferred


• Advanced Layout and design skills, website design, use of Google G Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, preferred


• Experience taking photos; shooting and editing video preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel in California, ability to work extended and irregular hours, and work remotely, if needed


• Valid drivers’ license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage are mandatory


• Work is generally performed in an office setting with prolonged periods of sitting and work on computer

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary is competitive and negotiable based on


• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, a pension plan and paid time