About Us
The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) is the largest house staff union in the United States. We are a local of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing nearly 37,000 resident physicians who are dedicated to improving residency training and education, advancing patient care, and expanding healthcare access for our communities. CIR’s mission is to empower our nation’s interns, residents and fellows to fight for excellence for our patients.
Job Summary
The Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU Healthcare seeks a Government and Community Relations Director to manage the union’s political and community relations programs on the West Coast and MidWest. To achieve this, the successful candidate will be tasked with building and strengthening our infrastructure and engaging our members to be a powerful force at their hospitals, in the legislative process, and at the ballot box as well as be strong advocates for their patients and communities.
The West Coast Government and Community Relations Director will develop and implement the political program for the union at the federal level, in states where we represent members (California, New Mexico, Washington, Illinois and Minnesota) and the major urban areas where most of our physician members live and work. The Director will also create our community engagement strategy on the West Coast and MidWest, leading efforts to bridge community and labor issues in a mutually beneficial way.
The successful candidate will work with leaders and staff to develop, execute, and align the political priorities of CIR and build coalition support for new organizing, contract, and issue-based campaigns.
The ideal candidate for the position will have leadership experience in legislative or issue advocacy campaigns with a labor union. They will possess strong community organizing skills and understand strategic approaches to coalition building. They will be an experienced manager with the ability to effectively manage staff and work collaboratively with a diverse membership and stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
What Makes a Great Candidate
CIR Offers
Competitive salary ($140,000 – $150,000) commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage with no employee contributions; generous paid leave time including four weeks’ vacation, paid holidays, personal days, and sick days; short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); defined benefit pension plan; and mileage reimbursement.
To Apply
In addition to a résumé, please include a cover letter that explains your reason for wanting to work for CIR, 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.
Please send your résumé and cover letter to: jobs@cirseiu.org , with the Subject Line: West Coast Government and Community Relations Director .
CIR is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. CIR provides reasonable accommodations, in accordance with applicable law, for qualified individuals with disabilities, for individuals’ religious beliefs and practices, and on any other basis required by law. If, to apply for this job or to participate in a job interview, you require a reasonable accommodation, please let us know.
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