1199SEIU 498 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10036. TEL (212) 582.1890 FAX (212)399-0096ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 012026-2POSITION TITLE: Political OrganizerASSIGNMENT: Political ActionAREA: Suffolk County, NYREPORTS TO: Director CLASSIFICATION: Regular Full Time/UnlimitedSALARY RANGE: $81,426.5452 NO. OF POSITIONS: 1QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates should have a background in union organizing, progressive politics, and/or political campaigns with an emphasis on field organizing. It is essential that candidates be a quick study of electoral districts and representatives. Candidates should have experience with event turnout, volunteer recruitment, and mobilization. Candidates should have a strong grasp on contemporary political, legislative, and labor issues and current events. It is preferred that candidates have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Candidates should have adequate written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking abilities. Experience with the healthcare community is a plus. Ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Candidates must maintain a valid state driver's license.JOB SUMMARY:The primary focus of the Political Organizer includes:Organizing and tracking voter registration and Political Action Contribution (PAC) sign-up campaignsProviding support to Organizing staff during contract and organizing campaignsEducating and mobilizing 1199SEIU members around political issues, legislative and electoral campaignsRecruiting, training, and growing a cadre of Member Political Organizers (MPOs) and rank and file activistsLeading teams of members during release programs or campaignsAdvocating on behalf of 1199SEIU members with the offices of elected officials and community groups; building community coalitions on behalf of the UnionRESPONSIBILITIES:Political Action Fund Organizing & Voter Registration:Coordinate PAC and voter registration activities with 1199SEIU organizing staff - PAC institution blitzes, PAC sign up at ratification votes, membership meetings and other union activities.Contract & Organizing Campaign Support:Educate and mobilize members, in conjunction with division Officers and Organizer, through institutional outreach to attend meetings with elected officials, activist committees, union events, etc.Issue, Legislative and Electoral Campaigns:Plan and execute member mobilization activities in support of 1199SEIU-endorsed candidates, legislation, and issue campaigns. Assist organizers with institutional recruitment of members to work on political campaigns.Direct member mobilization field activities, including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and retail campaigning.Work with the Communications Coordinator to recruit and prepare members to speak on behalf of the Union at legislative hearings, press conferences, electoral campaign events, and other political activities.Help manage in-district lobby activities.Attend local political and government meetings as needed.Leading teams of members during release programs or campaigns - track members’ work, assist in evaluating, support, and lead teams.Community Coalition Building:Work with division staff to identify members involved in local community organizations and educate members on connecting healthcare issues with their community work.Meet with local elected officials and other key political/community activists to establish a political agenda and build coalitions. Attend relevant meetings of community organizations, labor unions, etc.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 with the job title in the subject line. 1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/31/2026Job SummaryRequisition Number: POLIT003394Job Category: Local UnionSchedule: Full-Time
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