Service Employees International Union, the nation's fastest growing labor organization representing more than 1.4 million workers, seeks a Technical Coordinator for its Washington, DC headquarters. Under the direction of the SEIU Information Manager, the Technical Coordinator will coordinate the development and implementation of Internet and other technology solutions for organizing, bargaining, and political action. Responsibilities will include:
* Providing technical assistance as needed and serving as technical liaison to vendors and consultants for SEIU's Web site development, including our innovative use of a database-driven web-site development program for SEIU local unions, Locals Online, and project for other SEIU departments. Duties include a limited amount of software development, such as building or modifying Access databases.
* Monitoring and evaluating SEIU's ongoing use of technology for organizing political campaigns, to ensure that implemented solutions are effective.
* Researching and evaluating new technologies, such as PDAs and mapping software, to devise the most effective tools and solutions for use in Internet communications for organizing, bargaining, and political action.
Requirements:
* At least five years' experience in information technology, with significant professional experience in the use of new technology for community advocacy. Experience in database management required. Experience in developing Web sites and providing technical support for building online audience and community preferred.
* A high level of judgment is required; must be able to work with elected leaders and staff in complex situations. Excellent oral and written communication skills preferred. Must be able to act and organize time with extreme independence. Must be able to handle multiple priority projects, coordinate the work of others, and meet established deadlines. Must be available for occasional travel with overnight stays sometimes required.
* Previous experience with advocacy organizations, union organizing campaigns, or political campaigns highly desirable.
Send cover letter and resume to:
SEIU Human Resources (Web) PO Box 34104 Washington, DC 20043
Or send by email to:hrres at seiu.org Include the name of this position, Technical Coordinator, in the subject line of your email.
About the Service Employees International Union:
SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, with 1.4 million members, is North America's largest and fastest growing union, and the largest health care workers union. We also represent thousands of building service and public service workers in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
At SEIU, we work to organize and fight alongside health care workers, janitors, and public employees for better schools, civil rights, safe neighborhoods, and access to affordable health care. SEIU is a national leader in fighting for universal health coverage, a living wage for all, affirmative action, and the rights of all workers regardless of immigration status. We are committed to helping working families fight for justice through large-scale organizing, innovative direct action, grassroots political action, community coalition building, and 21st Century technology.