Bilingual Regional Member Communicator

*ABOUT US:* Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. At the forefront of building the nation's labor movement, 32BJ SEIU is changing the narrative around important social and economic issues facing working families. Founded in 1934, 32BJ is the largest union of property service workers in the nation. We have a powerful and important mission: to build and grow a diverse, effective, politically independent, and democratic organization of workers to change our lives for the better, improve our communities, and build a more just society for present and future generations. With a commitment to building power for low-wage workers, 32BJ is engaged in winning strong contracts for members, organizing workers, supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda, such as immigrant justice, organizing rights, affordable housing, increasing minimum wages, and expanding access to health care. The Union has approximately 425 staff in sixteen offices from Boston to Miami. 32BJ SEIU represents over 180,000 property service workers including janitors, security officers, airport workers, and food service employees in 11 states and Washington, DC. 32BJ is an affiliate of SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which has 2 million members dedicated to raising industry standards and making life better for all working families and communities. 32BJ SEIU's headquarters are in New York City. *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* The *Regional Member Communicator* is a key member of the Southern region communications team and reports to the Regional Communications Manager for the South. The Regional Member Communicator will work on our member communications program, including the production of materials that promote key campaign issues in Florida, Kentucky and North Carolina. Candidates should be strategic, creative thinkers and skilled multi-taskers who can employ a range of communications tools. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Oversee and drive regional member communications, maintaining and coordinating consistent messaging; * Strategize around how to best use member communication tools to increase member engagement and involvement in union activities; * Participate in campaign strategy and planning meetings with regional leaders and program and campaign directors; * Develop and manage a calendar of regional member communications coordinated with union-wide priorities, including a focus on member leaders; * Write, edit, design and manage translation of materials for members regarding the union's priorities and member events; * Use text, email and other tools to disseminate information about the union's activities; * Develop member and worker spokespeople to deliver clear, concise and effective member communications; * Work with vendors, including photographers, videographers and designers, as needed. *QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:* The ideal candidate will be strategic, a creative thinker and a skilled multi-tasker who can employ a range of communications tools. While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional skills and personal attributes: * Bilingual in verbal and written Spanish and English is required. * Three to five years of experience in communications or campaign management in labor, advocacy or non-profit work. * Experience in strategic communications planning and capacity building in large, multi-faceted organizations. * Demonstrated experience as a project manager in a fast-paced, campaign-oriented work environment. * Ability to work independently, take initiative, handle multiple priority projects and meet deadlines. * Ability to navigate a large, complex organization as part of a team; * Strong writing skills, effective story-telling and proven ability to write quickly, concisely and persuasively. * Facility with new communication software tools and openness to expanding skills in this area. * Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice, especially work with union members, low-wage and/or immigrant communities. * Team spirit and a collegial approach to the work. * Strong preference for candidates with written and verbal Spanish language fluency, including ability to perform accurate written translations. * Preference for candidates with design skills and experience. *WORK ENVIRONMENT:** This position is a full-time position that occasionally requires hours outside normal business hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays. * This position is based in the Miami, FL office. * This position requires occasional travel to worksites throughout the Southern region. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** This position is largely computer/office based, with many in-person and Zoom meetings. * This position requires traveling to worksites and participating in events, marches and demonstrations. *COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:* The salary for this role is $75,000- $80,000. 32BJ offers a full benefits package that includes an employer-paid medical, dental and vision plan (for full-time employees and their qualified dependents) and retirement benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan and 401K. *APPLICATION:* Please send a résumé and letter of interest to *HR@seiu32bj.org*. Please use "*Regional Member Communicator – Miami*" in the subject line of your email. Please include where you saw the job. _32BJ is an inclusive and diverse organization, committed to advocating for social, racial and economic justice. We strongly encourage applications from people who believe in our mission. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply._ For more information on 32BJ SEIU, visit *seiu32bj.org*.d dedicated service. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k)* Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person