Reports to: Director Growth Department
Not included in the Staff Union Bargaining Unit
Location: Based out of SEIU 775 HQ (Seattle)
Summary: SEIU 775 represents 43,000 home care and nursing home workers across Washington and Montana. SEIU 775 is a leader in developing innovative solutions to develop worker power in the 21st century economy. We do so through a combination of bargaining, public policy, building coalitions, employer relations, and organizational development. The Director of Innovation will manage the development of new models long-term care that can maximize the benefit to consumers and workers. The Director of Innovation may also assist on other projects outside of long-term care industry.
Principal duties and responsibilities include:
Develop and oversee project plans around long-term care reform, including business development, public policy, and coalition work
Manage team of staff and consultants, including Medicaid/home care experts and business development experts
Maintain tight project timelines in a constantly changing environment
Provide regular reports to SEIU 775 Growth Director and SEIU 775 Secretary-Treasurer
Required Job Qualifications:
Experience directing major projects, preferably that combine business development and public policy
Experience managing staff and/or consultants
Strong personal planning, motivation, and time management skills and attention to detail
Excellent coalition building and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds/cultures
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Master’s degree in business, public policy, or a related field
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
A commitment to building a 21st-Century workers movement, to risk-taking, and to the mission, vision, and values of SEIU
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Familiarity with business development or start-ups and ability to work with employer-side partners
Knowledge of the health care industry, and preferably Medicaid and/or home care
Familiarity with emerging technology relating to new models of employment and work
Experience with legislative and public policy advocacy
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation: Salary and benefits are set by collective bargaining agreement. Starting salary ranges from $84,500, DOE. Benefits include fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, a generous leave package, an ORCA Transit Card, fully employer-paid pension (defined benefit plan), an optional 401(K) plan (no employer match), cell phone allowance, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU 775 and the staff union contract.
SEIU 775 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, the presence of sensory, mental or physical disability, or any other discrimination prohibited by law. In addition to federal law requirements, SEIU 775 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
How to apply
Send a resume, cover letter, 3 references and salary history to jobs@seiu775.org. Please reference GRO Innovation Director in the subject line of the email.