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SEIU 721 is a dynamic and fast-growing labor organization recognized as one of the largest and strongest unions
of publicly funded employees in the nation. We represent over 100,000 workers and have over 200 staff employees
covering 6 counties in Southern California; including Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties and
numerous cities in these regions. Our members provide critical services within the public and private sectors in
diverse fields including health care, social services, libraries, courts, parks and recreation, public works, higher
education, mental health, and many others. They work tirelessly to care for the sick, protect the environment,
support families in need, and protect our communities’ most vulnerable individuals. We represent frontline workers
who impact millions of lives daily and make sure their work is respected and valued.
SEIU 721 organizes workers in the public and private sectors and empowers them to not only affect change in their
workplace, but at the political level as well. Through grassroots organizing, identifying, and developing leaders
within our Union, we make sure that our members’ voices are heard, and that the government is held accountable
to ensuring efficiency, advocating for those in need, and improving access to services.
SEIU 721 represents public and private service workers across Southern California who are committed to their
communities’ health and well-being. Our goal is to uplift those workers who have been historically marginalized and
give them a seat at the table so they may provide for their families for generations to come. We continue to grow
our outreach so that we can provide excellent representation and strengthen the power of workers in a changing
labor economy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Research and Policy Coordinator is responsible for leading specific issues and program areas within the union
as well as supervising and mentoring staff within the Research Department.
The Research Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Collective Bargaining and Research. This person will
help manage day-to-day operations of the department as well as lead and assist in addressing campaign research
needs. This may include oversight of research & policy efforts around employers, contracts, and state and federal
legislation and significant collaboration with other Departments within the Union including Field, Collective
Bargaining, Organizing, and the leadership team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Supervise, develop, and lead teams in areas of research.
• Develop actionable insights within the Research function to understand and track the major issues that affect 721 members and share those insights across the Union.
• Refine internal systems for tracking, documenting, and communicating the funding mechanisms that drive the work of Local 721 members.
• Maintain expertise in the intergovernmental relationships that drive the work of Local 721 members, including fiscal, legal, and political relationships.
• Document and provide a baseline understanding of the work Local 721 members do in local government departments, for Local 721’s use in informing and developing union campaigns.
• Work with other Local 721 departments in supporting campaigns and strategy through ample and actionable Research efforts.
• Plan and coordinate multiple campaigns’ Research needs and other projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment requiring rapid adjustment to changing priorities and strategies.
• Initiate and lead projects in coordination with the Director of Collective Bargaining and Research.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong understanding of public sector functions, including social service and safety net programs, as well as other local public services.
• Ability to synthesize complex issues and communicate them to a variety of audiences, including union members, employers, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats and for different purposes, as required by specific campaigns.
• Advanced computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access or GIS.
• Demonstrated results in creating and driving policy work.
• Deep understanding of the relationship between policy advocacy, campaign research, and union organizing.
• Ability to work independently under limited direction and balance conflicting demands and guide the work of other staff members.
• Experience participating in a leadership team
• Proven ability to work with a diverse group of people, including union members, union staff and leaders, elected officials, and other community and issue stakeholders.
• Commitment to social justice and building power for workers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of related experience in labor research or public policy analysis.
• Basic knowledge of workers’ rights.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends, and participate in all union-wide activities.
• Willingness to travel and work in different locations for determined periods of time.
• You must possess a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and an automobile for business use
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
• Annual Salary Range is between $130,000.00 – $135,000.00.
• Fully paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a generous life insurance.
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TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter, detailed resume, two-page writing sample and the name, job title, address, and
phone number of three professional references to:
Human Resources Department
SEIU Local 721 Suite 100
1545 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
E-mail : careers@seiu721.org
To be considered, your resume or cover letter must show how you meet each of the job
requirements listed above.
SEIU Local 721 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates
regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. SEIU Local
721 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces zero tolerance
policies against discrimination and sexual harassment. Women and people of color are encouraged to
apply.
Position will remain open until filled.