Political & Community Coordinator - SEIU Local 105

Political & Community CoordinatorSEIU LOCAL 105 - JOB OPENINGDepartment: PoliticalReports to: Political DirectorStatus: Full-timeLocation: Denver Metro / Colorado (hybrid; in-person required at key political moments)About our UnionOur union is growing and has new opportunities for smart, dedicated, and passionate people looking to work in a dynamic, progressive, and innovative labor union. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the largest and fastest-growing union in North America, with over two million members in Healthcare, Property Services, and Public Services. SEIU is the nation's largest healthcare union and is working to expand access to quality, affordable and secure healthcare for all. SEIU Local 105 is a growing union and represents over 8,000 healthcare and property service workers in Colorado, but concentrated in the Denver Metro area. This role is for people who want their work to matter. At SEIU Local 105, you won't just support campaigns—you'll help build worker power, strengthen unions, and shape outcomes that directly affect the lives of working people across Colorado. We are looking for someone who is curious, disciplined, and ready to take initiative; someone who can move between strategy and execution, relationships and results. If you are motivated by collective action, political clarity, and the long work of building durable power for workers, we encourage you to apply.About The PositionSEIU Local 105 is hiring a full-time Political & Community Coordinator to strengthen internal political integration across all departments and to advance municipal and community political relationships. This role ensures the local operates as a unified political organization while expanding municipal and community political power. This position requires strong political judgment, the ability to convene staff and leaders across departments, and experience navigating political relationships in complex environments. The Political & Community Coordinator represents the local in municipal and community political spaces consistent with established strategy and internal processes.Key Job ResponsibilitiesConvene and facilitate regular cross-department political coordination meetingsEnsure political priorities, timelines, and strategies are understood and aligned across departmentsTranslate political strategy into department-specific implications and action stepsServe as the internal point of coordination to ensure the local operates as a unified political organizationBuild and maintain strategic relationships with municipal elected officials, candidates, and key community power brokersTrack municipal election calendars, appointments, vacancies, and local political opportunitiesCoordinate municipal endorsement processes in alignment with organizational political strategy and internal approval processesRepresent SEIU Local 105 in municipal and community political spacesIntegrate COPE into political planning and execution across departments by coordinating engagement, supporting member leadership participation, presenting at member bodies as needed, and identifying opportunities to strengthen political infrastructureSupport legislative and issue-based political work as assigned and within established strategyTranslate state-level developments into municipal and organizational implicationsSupport coalition coordination as assigned by the Political DirectorParticipate in union-wide events, actions, conferences, and organizational priorities as needed, consistent with the shared responsibility of all staff to support the work of the localJob RequirementsRequiredMinimum of five years of experience in political, labor, or community organizing workDemonstrated experience building and maintaining political relationshipsStrong political judgment and ability to navigate ambiguityAbility to convene and coordinate across departments and rolesExcellent oral and written communication skillsOutstanding interpersonal skills and ability to motivate, influence, and hold others accountableWillingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as requiredPreferredExperience working in a labor union or worker-centered organizationFamiliarity with Colorado municipal and legislative processesExperience supporting political campaigns, endorsements, or coalition workFluency in Spanish and/or AmharicSalary & BenefitsSalary range of $90,529.13 to $104,750.65 based on experience. Monthly car allowance of $525. SEIU Local 105 staff receive top notch 100% employer paid premiums for benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision for employee and his or her spouse, domestic partner, and other eligible dependents. Accident, disability/life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is also provided at no cost to employees. Additionally, employees enjoy generous paid vacation and holidays as well as a pension plan that an employee is fully vested in after 3 years that provides a good defined benefit pension with no employee contribution that lets our staff retire with respect and dignity. Our generous employer paid benefits package is valued at nearly 40% of an employee's salary.Application RequirementsA resume and cover letter are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU Local 105, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan. To apply email a resume with cover letter explaining interest and qualifications to: True Apodaca-Cobell, Political Director, tapodaca@seiu105.orgSEIU Local 105 is an equal opportunity employer.