Job Number:
HC-04238
Date Posted:
March 30, 2026
Position Title:
Political Director
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
SEIU Local 521
Reports To:
Location:
San Jose, CA | Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$128,410.84–$141,926.70
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
SEIU Local 521 was founded in 2007 when five local unions came together in the Bay Area, Central Coast, and Central Valley to form one larger, more powerful union. Together, our members are building a true 21st‑century union fighting to empower and improve the lives of our members.Build political support for strategic organizing and bargaining campaigns of the Local. Oversee all aspects of the union’s political program, including GOTV, voter registration, candidate interviews, endorsements, legal reporting, internal communications, and political reporting requirements.At least five years’ experience in political and/or advocacy work with progressive organizations. Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight travel and assignments.
Responsibilities:
• Build political support for strategic organizing and bargaining campaigns of the Local.
• Oversee all aspects of the union’s political program, including GOTV, voter registration, candidate interviews, endorsements, legal reporting, internal communications, and political reporting requirements.
• Create and oversee the Local’s political plan and budget.
• Coordinate the Committee on Political Education so that the union’s members lead the Local’s political program.
• Participate in the staff leadership team in guiding the Local’s direction in accordance with the plan set by the elected Executive Board.
• Coordinate the union’s political program with those of the area labor councils and the SEIU International and State Council.
Qualifications:
• At least five years’ experience in political and/or advocacy work with progressive organizations.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight travel and assignments.
• Computer literacy and willingness to learn the organization’s technology tools.
• Strong personal planning, motivation, time‑management skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• High‑level ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Instructions:
Email <ddress>
Other:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; must pass a DMV check and have a good driving record; must have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of $100,000 per person / $300,000 per incident bodily injury liability / $100,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use.
