1. Supervise, lead and continuously develop the skills and abilities of State Council field staff.

2. Ensures that the work of the field staff reflects the mission and priorities of the State Council.

3. Works with the field staff to set and communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable.

4. Work with Local leaders and staff and International Union and State Council staff to set and achieve political program goals.

5. Plan, direct and evaluate all aspects of the State Council’s member participation program, including member-to-member issue advocacy programs, voter registration.

6. Coordinate with other State Council managers and staff to develop and support effective issue teams involving the State Council, Locals and the International Union as appropriate.

7. Plan and direct training programs to support program implementation and capacity building.

8. Prepare and manage the State Council’s Member Participation Budget.

9. Manage SEIU’s candidate endorsement process.

10. Plan and direct all aspects of electoral and legislative issue campaigns, including independent expenditure voter contact programs.

11. Coordinate political program activities with the International Union, the California Labor Federation, Central Labor Councils and SEIU’s allies.

12. Manage the statewide SEIU membership database and voter file.

13. Represent the State Council and SEIU in all public activities such as with members, elected officials, community allies and the larger labor community.

14. Fiscal Responsibilities: Responsible for use of organizational credit accounts as assigned and accurate accounting of personal business expenditures and expense reporting process. Responsible for creating and managing annual budgets. Responsible for knowledge of accurate state campaign reporting requirements and processes.

15. Comfortable with repeated, extensive, and constant public contact on behalf of the State Council.

16. Physical Demands of Job: Ability to lift up to 30 Ibs.

17. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Opportunities for Growth and Development:

SEIU California State Council is committed to providing staff development opportunities and resources. It is recognized that the majority of a Political Field Director’s skill development happens through on the job experience. The SEIU California State Council is committed to becoming a leader in development and growth of both staff and member leaders.

Working Conditions and Environment:

This is a statewide position. Possessing a valid driver’s license and owning and operating an automobile are absolutely essential to the job. Statewide travel, as well as travel elsewhere, and willingness to work long hours including nights and weekends. Ability to maintain professionalism and productivity in high-pressure environment. Scope and Nature of Supervision:

This position reports to the Executive Director and supervises the Political Field Coordinators/Organizers.

1. Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment requiring rapid adjustment to changing priorities and strategies.

2. Ability to analyze complex issues quickly and accurately, and to develop and execute effective strategies on many issues at the same time.

3. Strong ability to analyze quantitative data.

4. Demonstrated ability in developing and managing budgets.

5. Working knowledge of campaign finance, in with member and non-member programs.

6. Ability to garner consensus and move a statewide program.

7. Experience managing consultants.

8. A thorough understanding of how to work with elected leaders within the State Council, candidates and elected office holders.

9. Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate, lead and supervise others.

10. Combined education and work experience which would enable you to perform these tasks effectively and efficiently after a short break in period. This would normally take 5 years of political organizing and campaign experience, including 2 or more years working in a union environment and 2 years of management experience.

11. Strong personal commitment to the State Council’s mission and values.

12. Self-motivated, great attitude and strong team player.

13. Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills.

14. Demonstrated ability to contribute to creating a positive work environment that encourages personal responsibility, initiative and innovation.

15. Ability to act with a strong sense of professionalism and integrity.

16. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality of information related to and part of the necessary work of the organization.

17. Willingness to work long and unusual hours, including weekends as necessary.

18. Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

19. Thorough understanding of California’s political landscape preferred.

20. B.A. or B.S degree preferred.

21. Bilingual skills a plus.