SEIU Community Liaison (Boston, MA)

[Jason A. Stephany]

ABOUT SEIU LOCAL 509
SEIU Local 509 represents more than 18,000 human service workers and educators throughout Massachusetts. We provide a variety of social services to elders, at-risk children and people with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities — as well as educational services in both public and private sector settings. From mental health clinicians and social workers to early childhood educators and university lecturers, Local 509 members are united in our mission to raise living standards for working families while improving the quality and affordability of the services we provide.

SEIU Local 509 is part of the Service Employees International Union, one of the largest and fastest-growing labor unions in the United States.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION
Local 509 is hiring a full-time Community & Advocate Liaison, based in our Watertown, MA (Boston) office. This position plays a pivotal role in the union’s growth strategy by identifying and engaging like-minded community organizations and advocates in our ongoing organizing efforts. The Community & Advocate Liaison reports to the Local’s Organizing Director and his/her designees who will review work for effectiveness, scope, timeliness and accuracy in accordance with the needs of organizing campaigns.

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

• Develop relationships with key community leaders and issue advocates around common goals
• Maintain database of community allies and organizations
• Map and assess advocacy community
• Analyze trends in the advocacy community and make recommendations
• Participate in existing coalitions

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to the labor movement and progressive change
• Experience building support for union/progressive priorities among political and community leaders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening, speaking, and writing)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work assignments
• Ability to effectively communicate the interests of union members to community advocates/constituency groups and vice versa
• Ability to make presentations to groups in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to synthesize different points of view into a common message
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
• Must have access to an insured, registered vehicle and a possess a valid drivers’ license

 

SUPERVISION
Organizers work under the Organizing Director (or designee) – who reviews work for effectiveness, timeliness and accuracy in accordance with the needs of the campaign.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS
SEIU Local 509 offers competitive salaries (commensurate with experience) and a generous benefits package – including car allowance.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS
SEIU Local 509 is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity – women, people of color and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter to:

Joao Baptista, Organizing Director
SEIU Local 509
100 Talcott Avenue, Bldg 313
Watertown, MA 02472
jbap...@seiu509.org
FAX: 617-924-8248

The deadline for applications is July 24, 2015. No phone calls please.