Governance Strategist
service employees international union seiuBrooklyn (NY)
Governance Strategist
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service employees international union seiuBrooklyn (NY)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
In this role you support the Governance Department by tackling sensitive governance matters across the International Union and Local Unions. You will analyze issues, prepare options, and coordinate with multiple departments to drive governance improvements. You’ll help with trusteeships, monitorships, and other governance assignments while maintaining confidentiality and diplomacy. The position offers opportunities to influence governance structures, reporting, and tools that shape how unions operate. You will work in a mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on strong, transparent governance. Compensation / Benefits health benefits package (medical, dental, vision) defined benefit pension plan paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays) mission-driven workplace competitive salary
Responsibilities:
Analyze governance issues and offer resolution options under the Director of Governance Collaborate with Geography Officers on Local Union governance problems and potential paths forward Support trusteeships, monitorships, and related governance assignments with Locals Advise local unions on budget, internal structure, and policy matters Prepare progress reports for update meetings and maintain governance dashboards Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Strategic Initiatives, Communications, and other departments Develop materials to support governance concepts and create checklists for future staff Produce regular reports and summaries for departmental meetings
Key requirements:
Minimum five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Deep understanding of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act and SEIU constitutional governance Experience working with or within SEIU local unions across multiple levels Knowledge of IU vs Local Union governance and member interests Familiarity with local union governance structures and relationships with the International Union Strong collaboration, judgment, diplomacy, and confidentiality Ability to work independently to plan and advise across levels Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects Budget management experience Proficiency with standard computer programs Strong analytic, research, verbal, written, and presentation skills collaboration diplomacy confidentiality analytic and research skills presentation and reporting dashboard and reporting tools
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