SEIU Local 32BJ

Assistant to The President / Senior Advisor

Based in New York, NY

 

ABOUT US
At the forefront of building the nation’s labor movement, 32BJ SEIU is changing the narrative around important social and economic issues facing working families. Founded in 1934, 32BJ is the largest union of property service workers in the nation. We have a powerful and important mission: to build and grow a diverse, effective, politically independent, and democratic organization of workers to change our lives for the better, improve our communities, and build a more just society for present and future generations.

With a commitment to building power for low-wage workers, 32BJ is engaged in winning strong contracts for members, organizing workers, supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda, such as immigrant justice, organizing rights, affordable housing, increasing minimum wages, and expanding access to health care.

32BJ SEIU has over 450 staff in sixteen offices from Boston to Miami. 32BJ SEIU represents over 185,000 property service workers including janitors, security officers, airport workers, and food service employees in eleven states and Washington, DC. 32BJ is an affiliate of SEIU, the Service Employees International Union, which has two million members dedicated to raising industry standards and making life better for all working families and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW
SEIU Local 32BJ is seeking a Senior Advisor for a broad and complex set of assignments related to the duties of the Union President. This position reports to the President of the Union and the Chief of Staff and oversees all the President’s activities in a manner that reflects the President's priorities and the Union's mission, goals, and values. This position shares the commitment to providing the highest level of responsiveness to a variety of Union stakeholders and maintaining an overall standard of excellence in the Office of the President.

DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the work of senior staff, Union officers, and key stakeholders in support of the President’s responsibilities.
• Manage and prioritize the President’s calendar and multiple Union-wide schedules in coordination with the Executive Scheduler, resolving conflicts and competing demands.
• Review scheduling priorities with the President to ensure appropriate preparation and alignment; attend meetings on behalf of the President when appropriate.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Coordinate and advance the President’s initiatives, committees, and special assignments, including short- and long-term political, labor, community, and industry priorities in New York and union-wide.
• Serve as a liaison between the President and labor leaders, elected officials, community partners, employers, and industry stakeholders; represent the President as appropriate.
• Support analysis and decision-making related to major Union programs and campaigns, including legislative, policy, and federal initiatives.
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate agendas, briefings, call lists, and materials for meetings and presentations involving officers, senior staff, members, employers, and external partners.
• Draft and produce high-quality correspondence, memos, executive presentations, and analytical materials under strict deadlines.
• Collaborate with department heads and senior staff on materials and initiatives requiring Presidential review or approval.
• Track follow-up actions and next steps for internal and external meetings led or facilitated by the President, including officer retreats and strategy sessions.
• Anticipate emerging issues, risks, and opportunities and proactively advise the President.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management, strategic planning, policy analysis, or a comparable role managing competing priorities.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a senior staff or supervisory role within a large or complex organization.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities, including experience handling confidential matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and respond effectively in fast-paced or crisis situations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of labor unions, legislative and policy processes, and the current political landscape.
• Commitment to social justice and advancing the Union’s mission.
• Willingness to travel to union offices, worksites, and work extended and non-standard hours, as needed.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The salary range for this role is $113K to $125K, based on experience 32BJ offers a generous benefits package that includes full employer-paid medical, dental and vision plan (for full-time employees and their qualified dependents) and retirement benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan and 401K. 32BJ offers paid time off including three weeks’ vacation, eleven holidays, twelve sick days and four personal days. The union currently offers a remote work policy of one remote day per week at the discretion of the manager. 

APPLICATION
Please send a résumé and letter of interest to HR@seiu32bj.org. Please use “Senior Advisor” in the subject line of your email. Please include where you saw the job. 

32BJ is an inclusive and diverse organization committed to advocating for social, racial, and economic justice. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and individuals who share our mission and values.

For more information on 32BJ SEIU, visit www.seiu32bj.org.