SEIU Local 521 was founded in 2007 when 5 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. We represent over 50,000 public service workers in cities, counties, courts, schools, private non-profits, special districts, and public health care.

AT SEIU LOCAL 521: Our mission is to provide our members with a voice in the workplace, in their union and in the larger community. Through our actions, we intend to create a more just and humane society. We are committed to protecting and improving the lives of workers and their families. We will work to improve and protect the services we provide to our communities. We believe that by working together as a united front, we can win better contracts and build industry power in our region.

Regional Director will supervise union staff members in a region of SEIU Local 521. The Director will oversee the union’s program on contract negotiations and campaigns, internal organizing, leadership recruitment and development, representation, and political mobilization. The Director will serve on the staff leadership team of the regional local and work as a team to oversee the implementation of the union’s vision and program.

RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties listed are required but not limited to and may or may not be continuously performed or ongoing at any specific time.

• Supervise, train, hire, and develop the internal field staff of the
• Conduct staff meetings, team meetings, and individual meetings with staff to review and plan their
• Work with a lead staff member in each county to develop their leadership skills and coordinate the work of the union.
• Work with the rank-and-file leadership and staff to create and implement plans to strengthen the
• Lead and assist in developing campaign plans around budget issues, contract negotiations, and worksite
• Serve as the Chief Spokesperson in larger chapter negotiations and assist staff in contract negotiations in the smaller chapters.
• Ensure staff and member participation in the union’s organizing and political
• Represent the union in the region in its relationships with political, community, and labor leaders and
• Serve on the staff leadership team of the local
• Coordinate with other senior staff to run the programs of the organization under the leadership of the rank-and-file executive board.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least five years as a union staff person responsible for representation and program
• Experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements and developing and executing contract
• Experience motivating, supervising, evaluating, and developing staff and holding them accountable to a campaign & workplan.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of rank-and-file leaders and involve them in every aspect of the union’s
• Strong planning skills, ability to discern priorities, and manage multiple
• Possess proven leadership and consensus-building
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience. SEIU Local 521 employees enjoy top notch benefits including fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave package; fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan; 401(K); flexible savings accounts for annual health and childcare expenses; $200,000 life insurance plan; and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU 521.

TO APPLY: Send email with cover letter and résumé to: jobs@seiu521.org. Reference Regional Director in subject line.

This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.

Affirmation Action Employer

Local 521 is an affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Local 521 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.