Senior Special Assistant to the President

About SEIU Local 2015

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.

About The Role

SEIU Local 2015 is seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Senior Special Assistant to the President to support the President across organizational leadership, political engagement, and high-priority initiatives. This position reports to the Chief of Staff and operates as a trusted partner within the Executive Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the President on key priorities, initiatives, and external engagements
• Anticipate needs and provide real-time decision support in meetings, events, and day-to-day operations
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and background documents to ensure readiness
• Align internal and external messaging with organizational priorities in coordination with leadership
• Support the President’s engagement with political leaders, community organizations, and labor partners
• Coordinate with internal teams (Political, Organizing, Communications, Executive Office) to ensure alignment
• Represent the President in select meetings or follow-ups as appropriate
• Track key relationships, commitments, and follow-through actions
• Lead and manage high-priority projects on behalf of the President from planning through execution
• Identify risks, escalate critical issues, and ensure timely resolution
• Drive coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution
• Travel, Events & On-the-Ground Support
• Manage logistics, materials, and situational needs during travel and appearances
• Support preparation and follow-up for high-level events and engagements
• Administrative Leadership & Executive Office Coordination
• Oversee key administrative workflows supporting the President’s office, ensuring consistency and quality
• Coordinate preparation of correspondence, reports, and confidential materials
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information and high-level communications
• Ensure operational excellence across executive office functions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, elected officials, or organizational leadership
• Demonstrated experience in labor, political, advocacy, or mission-driven environments
• Prominent ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong understanding of California political and legislative landscape preferred
• Experience coordinating executive-level travel, events, and high-level stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level materials
• Ability to operate with high discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Political awareness and relationship management
• Executive presence and professionalism
• Organizational discipline and follow-through
• Adaptability and responsiveness to shifting priorities
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and trust