1199SEIU 310 WEST 43RD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10036. TEL (212)261-2492 FAX (212)399-0096

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POSITION TITLE: Political Organizer
ASSIGNMENT: Political Action - Maryland
AREA Baltimore
REPORTS TO Vice President
CLASSIFICATION: Permanent
NO. OF POSITIONS 1

Job Summary:

The Political Organizer is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Union’s Political Action
program in their region. The Political Action Department strives to increase the political,
economic, and social power of our members. The Political Organizer is responsible for developing
member leaders, executing campaigns, and maintaining relationships with community allies. The Political
Organizer will report to the Regional Political Director and coordinate closely with the region’s officers,
staff and members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Recruits, develops and equips members to be civic leaders and activists.
• Educates, organizes and mobilizes members for electoral, issue, and legislatives campaigns.
• Grows the Political Action Fund by identifying new potential donors and developing them to recruit
other member donors.
• Serves as a liaison between 1199SEIU and local political, community, and allied groups in their regions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates must have a demonstrated background in union organizing, progressive politics
and/or political campaigns. Candidates must have a working knowledge of electoral politics and
grassroots and digital organizing tactics. Candidates must be computer and smart phone literate and have a
basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, social media, and data tracking tools. It is essential that
candidates be a quick study of electoral districts and representatives. Candidates should have excellent
written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must have the ability to work irregular hours,
including nights and weekends. Candidates must maintain a valid state driver license.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and
every position does not necessarily require the same duties.

All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter
to jobs@1199.org
1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.