Job DetailsJob Location: Los Angeles - LOS ANGELES, CA 90057Position Type: ExemptSalary Range: $122,129.97 - $138,096.65 Salary/yearThe Deputy Director will assist in leading the External Organizing Department in meeting the goals that align with the vision and mission of SEIU2015. Must show skill in all core competencies expected of Local 2015 staff. The Deputy Director reports to the Organizing Director.
Duties & Responsibilities:
A wide range of responsibilities including but not limited to:
All areas of staff development, hiring, training, development, supervision, managing and discipline.
Independently develops, implements and is responsible for outcomes of campaigns that align with and produce results towards the program of the Local and International Union.
Train and assist staff in identifying, recruiting and developing leaders to successfully implement the mission, goals and work of the union
Plays an active role in the development of the membership
Coordinate teams of staff in developing and implementing programs and campaigns
Hold staff accountable and challenges them to embrace change in all aspects of their work
Evaluate staff, develop and implement staff development plans
Trouble shoot in any area of the department
Coordinates with Internal Member Strength Directors on campaign work and staff development progress
Creates systems within the department to track campaign, member and staff progress
Provides direction, staff development and disciplinary action, if needed, to staff in his/her department
Assuming part or all of the Directors role, as needed, in the event of absence, leave or period of high workload
Qualifications:
Experienced in leading large teams of staff and members
Develop and implement campaign plans
Work highly independent as well as with teams
Knowledge of the Industry, the workers and workforce
Inspire, motivate and communicate effectively with staff and members
Working knowledge of computer programs Word, email, accessing the Internet and databases
Effective oral skills, written and listening skills in English; bilingual skills highly desirable
Skilled at managing and meeting many and varying deadlines
Effective facilitating and organizing meeting skills
Fluency in other languages is preferred.
Competencies:
Proven ability to work with people in diverse background
Proven ability to provide effective leadership
Exercises good judgement
Working Conditions:
Work long and irregular hours including evenings and weekends. Driving long distances for extended periods of time with overnight stays. Must have a valid Driver License, auto insurance and working automobile. May be based in Southern or Northern California.
Expected Behavior:
The Department Director is expected to embrace, promote and demonstrate the organizations’ core values - Excellence, Diversity, Accountability, Transparency, Empowerment--, which include but are not limited to:
High ethical standards
Train, develop, nurture and mentor all staff and members
Encourage team work and participation by all staff and members
Lead by example
Ensure outstanding representation of the organization to internal and external allies and constituents.
Job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required for each role.
SEIU Local 2015 is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualifications
