Campaign Director – Local Union Organizing Programs

SEIU

Campaign Director organizing labor campaigns for SEIU. Driving initiatives to build worker power and strategic campaign management.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,609 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working within the National Organizing Hub to represent and assist the International Union in carrying out its overall organizing programs;
developing campaign strategies, that includes processes for researching and developing winning demands;
creating and maintaining multi-component, joint strategy tables to coordinate campaign work and activities.
Collaborating & support for stakeholder local unions at the state, regional and/or national level, in developing, executing, and strengthening local, statewide, regional and/or national strategic organizing programs and campaigns.
Managing the execution of comprehensive campaigns and initiatives to achieve overall campaign goals and benchmarks at each phase of the campaign;
assessing campaign execution and making recommendations on strategic decisions including overseeing campaign operations;
determining data management systems to collect, track and analyze relevant data for strategic campaign decision-making;
and overseeing the utilization of digital organizing strategies and platforms.
Staffing SEIU participation on relevant government agencies, legislative bodies, and coalitions necessary to execute campaign strategy.
Working with appropriate International Union staff to determine appropriate and strategic allocation of International Union staff and other resources to support the successful execution of campaigns and the overall vision and strategies of the union.
Overseeing the development and administration of campaign budgets, including authorizing expenditures.
Overseeing the hiring and management of campaign staff.
Performing other duties, as assigned, in support of the work of the International Union Organizing Program and/or Hubs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of ten (10) years of external labor organizing experience; or a combination of seven (8) years external labor organizing and two (2) years of internal labor organizing experience.
A minimum of eight (8) years of campaign planning and management experience, including developing and managing multi-component campaigns.
A minimum of seven (7) years of direct supervisory or team management experience, including leading campaign teams and staff.
Graduation from a four-year college or university is not required, but is a plus. (Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications of experience will not be considered.)
Ability to determine and analyze key factors and conditions of a company, industry, market and/or community to support the development of a campaign strategy.
Ability to develop and manage comprehensive campaigns that effectively integrate and align relevant multiple components, such as field, digital, communications, research, legislative, political, etc.
Ability to develop and/or provide direction on development of effective narrative and communications strategies.
Ability to develop and/or direct staff to build relationships and alliances with coalition partners or allies, and mobilize community support.
Ability to develop and/or give direction on the development and execution of relevant political, legislative or regulatory strategies and tactics.
Ability to coordinate and manage all aspects of convening high level leaders from multiple locals into collaborative joint structures to support the implementation of campaign strategies.
Ability to anticipate and assess campaign strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and make strategic recalibrations.
Knowledge of digital platforms and tools and their application in organizing campaigns including directing campaign staff on basic digital engagement tools such as Zoom, PurpleText or other P2P platform, Organizing VAN Dialer or other direct dialer system, etc.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams and disciplines.
Ability to establish campaign structures, systems, roles and responsibilities to direct and manage staff and campaign teams.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to make formal presentations.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to utilize planning and time management tools and practices to plan, prioritize, and effectively manage resources and responsibilities.
Ability to handle multiple “priority” projects and meet established timelines.
Ability to develop and facilitate training of staff, workers and members.
Ability to communicate political and policy priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Working within the National Organizing Hub to represent and assist the International Union in carrying out its overall organizing programs;
developing campaign strategies, that includes processes for researching and developing winning demands;
creating and maintaining multi-component, joint strategy tables to coordinate campaign work and activities.
Collaborating & support for stakeholder local unions at the state, regional and/or national level, in developing, executing, and strengthening local, statewide, regional and/or national strategic organizing programs and campaigns.
Managing the execution of comprehensive campaigns and initiatives to achieve overall campaign goals and benchmarks at each phase of the campaign;
assessing campaign execution and making recommendations on strategic decisions including overseeing campaign operations;
determining data management systems to collect, track and analyze relevant data for strategic campaign decision-making;
and overseeing the utilization of digital organizing strategies and platforms.
Staffing SEIU participation on relevant government agencies, legislative bodies, and coalitions necessary to execute campaign strategy.
Working with appropriate International Union staff to determine appropriate and strategic allocation of International Union staff and other resources to support the successful execution of campaigns and the overall vision and strategies of the union.
Overseeing the development and administration of campaign budgets, including authorizing expenditures.
Overseeing the hiring and management of campaign staff.
Performing other duties, as assigned, in support of the work of the International Union Organizing Program and/or Hubs. 🎯 Requirements
Minimum of ten (10) years of external labor organizing experience; or a combination of seven (8) years external labor organizing and two (2) years of internal labor organizing experience.
A minimum of eight (8) years of campaign planning and management experience, including developing and managing multi-component campaigns.
A minimum of seven (7) years of direct supervisory or team management experience, including leading campaign teams and staff.
Graduation from a four-year college or university is not required, but is a plus. (Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications of experience will not be considered.)
Ability to determine and analyze key factors and conditions of a company, industry, market and/or community to support the development of a campaign strategy.
Ability to develop and manage comprehensive campaigns that effectively integrate and align relevant multiple components, such as field, digital, communications, research, legislative, political, etc.
Ability to develop and/or provide direction on development of effective narrative and communications strategies.
Ability to develop and/or direct staff to build relationships and alliances with coalition partners or allies, and mobilize community support.
Ability to develop and/or give direction on the development and execution of relevant political, legislative or regulatory strategies and tactics.
Ability to coordinate and manage all aspects of convening high level leaders from multiple locals into collaborative joint structures to support the implementation of campaign strategies.
Ability to anticipate and assess campaign strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and make strategic recalibrations.
Knowledge of digital platforms and tools and their application in organizing campaigns including directing campaign staff on basic digital engagement tools such as Zoom, PurpleText or other P2P platform, Organizing VAN Dialer or other direct dialer system, etc.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams and disciplines.
Ability to establish campaign structures, systems, roles and responsibilities to direct and manage staff and campaign teams.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to make formal presentations.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to utilize planning and time management tools and practices to plan, prioritize, and effectively manage resources and responsibilities.
Ability to handle multiple “priority” projects and meet established timelines.
Ability to develop and facilitate training of staff, workers and members.
Ability to communicate political and policy priorities. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Director – Talent Assessments, Internal Mobility 🔥 57 minutes ago The Home Depot 10,000+ employees 🛒 Retail 👥 B2C Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Director of Talent Assessments and Internal Mobility revolutionizing talent selection and development at Home Depot. Leading the shift to a scientific, skills-based matching engine for career pathways. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💰 Debt Financing on 2007-07 ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👔 Director Clinical Development Director, Chronic Weight Management 🔥 1 hour ago Amgen 10,000+ employees 🧬 Biotechnology 💊 Pharmaceuticals 🔬 Science Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Clinical Development Director supporting the development of global scientific/medical evidence plan in Chronic Weight Management. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a biotech company focused on treating serious illnesses. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $211.2k - $285.7k / year 💰 $28.5G Post-IPO Debt on 2022-12 ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👔 Director 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Travel Director of Nursing – DON, RN 🔥 1 hour ago Tutera Senior Living and Health Care 1001 - 5000 ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance 🤝 Non-profit 🧘 Wellness Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Travel Director of Nursing responsible for managing nursing services in Kansas City. Seeking dedicated RN with leadership skills and passion for working with seniors. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👔 Director Director of Lifecycle – Retention 🔥 2 hours ago Rhythm Energy 51 - 200 ⚡ Energy 👥 B2C 🤝 B2B Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Director of Lifecycle/Retention leading customer engagement and retention strategies for a retail energy company. Collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer experience while managing lifecycle growth. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👔 Director Area Business Director – West 🔥 2 hours ago Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. 11 - 50 🧬 Biotechnology 💊 Pharmaceuticals Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Area Business Director managing sales strategies and team for Soleno Therapeutics, focusing on rare diseases and collaboration across departments. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $240k - $265k / year 💰 $975k Grant on 2023-05 ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👔 Director View More Director Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

campaign planningcampaign managementdata managementstrategic decision-makingbudget administrationstaff managementnarrative developmentpolitical strategylegislative strategydigital organizing

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship buildingcommunicationteam managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingtime managementtraining facilitationpresentation skillscultural competency