Deputy Organizing Director

About the role

SEIU Local 2015 is the largest union of long-term care workers in California, representing more than half a million home care, skilled nursing facility, and assisted living center workers across the state. Our members are united in their commitment to caring for California’s older adults and people with disabilities while building power for workers and their communities. Our mission is to unleash the collective power of long-term care workers, their families, and their communities to drive lasting economic and social justice. We are committed to building an anti-racist organization grounded in equity, justice, and cross-difference solidarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-region private sector organizing campaigns from research through recognition, neutrality agreements, or NLRB election victory.
• Develop and execute campaign plans, pacing strategies, and escalation frameworks aligned with statewide growth goals.
• Direct high-stakes “boss fight” campaigns, including corporate pressure strategies and escalation tactics.
• Partner with Research and Data teams to refine targeting criteria and ensure accurate campaign intelligence.
• Drive accountability for campaign milestones, timelines, and resource allocation.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of progressive organizing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading private sector organizing campaigns, including NLRB elections and high-intensity campaigns.
• Experience managing multi-region teams and supervising management-level staff.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to execute complex campaign plans.
• Experience using VAN, Salesforce, or comparable organizing databases.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Commitment to racial, economic, and social justice.

Qualifications

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) organizing experience preferred.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-campaign growth strategies.
• Familiarity with California labor landscape and long-term care workforce.
• Experience integrating data and technology into organizing strategy.

Skills

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Strategic leadership with strong operational discipline.
• Data-informed decision-making.
• Political judgment and situational awareness.
• Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity.
• Strong coaching and leadership development capability.
• Accountability-driven leadership style.
• Alignment with SEIU Local 2015’s core values of leadership, compassion, accountability, transparency, empowerment, and excellence.

Benefits

SEIU Local 2015 is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

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