Campaign & Communications Coordinator

Campaign & Communications Coordinator
Full Time - New York, NY, US

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Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering health, pension, retirement savings, training, and legal services benefits to over 185,000 SEIU 32BJ members. Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high‑quality benefits and services.

The Funds oversees and manages $11 billion of assets from property owners and requires highly skilled financial management professionals.

32BJ Benefit Funds will continue to drive innovation, equity, and technology insights. We use cutting‑edge technology such as M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more.

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Job Summary:

The Health Fund is seeking a Campaign and Communications Coordinator to join the Health Fund Policy Team. The Coordinator will help execute the Campaign for Affordable Hospitals in New York and New Jersey, supported by the experience and resources of the 32BJ Health Fund, 32BJ Labor Industry Cooperation Fund, and 32BJ SEIU, and will work closely with campaign staff, coalition partners, union staff, and consultants to carry out digital campaigns and support communications efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute the campaign communications strategy, including development of social media content and digital campaigns, and ongoing management and maintenance of the campaign website.

Draft campaign materials such as social posts, talking points, testimony, fact sheets, and other advocacy communications.

Support relationships with communications vendors, coalition partners, consultants, and community organizations by coordinating communications, project deliverables, and campaign activities.

Implement campaign plans and activities with allies including other unions, community and policy organizations, and employers.

Plan and execute campaign events such as rallies, press conferences, public hearings, and other public advocacy events.

Coordinate multiple campaign communication projects simultaneously, tracking timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.

Connect campaign work to union members and Fund participants.

Monitor the healthcare political and legislative landscape, working with consultants and partners to identify opportunities and emerging issues for the campaign.

Support advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities to introduce, pass, and implement new legislative efforts.

Disseminate data‑driven analyses, recommendations, and policy perspectives to coalition partners across multiple markets using digital, print, and other communication channels.

Prepare members and coalition partners for public engagement opportunities, providing communications materials and logistical support.

Synthesize data and policy analyses on healthcare costs and hospital pricing to create public materials for dissemination.

Assist in content development and ensure political attendance and engagement for an annual conference on hospital prices.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

3 to 5 years of experience supporting or executing public affairs, legislative, labor, advocacy, or issue‑based campaigns, focusing on communications, organizing, and campaign materials.

Strong relationship management, vendor coordination, event planning, and written and verbal communication skills in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

Demonstrated understanding of digital organizing, campaign communications, and issue‑based campaigning gained through professional experience.

Experience managing social media platforms, digital communications, and online campaign content.

Familiarity with email, SMS, and digital advocacy platforms such as Action Network, Hustle, EveryAction, VAN, or similar tools.

Ability to translate complex healthcare, legislative, or public policy issues into clear, persuasive, and accessible communications.

Experience coordinating activities with staff and members, working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Strong relationship‑building, stakeholder engagement, and vendor coordination skills.

Excellent project coordination and organizational skills, managing multiple communications, events, and campaign initiatives while meeting deadlines.

Willingness and ability to travel and work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Independent work while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Strong communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.

High organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience).

Preferred: knowledge of New York State, New York City, and New Jersey healthcare, legislative, and political landscapes and experience supporting labor‑centered legislative or coalition‑based initiatives.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling for under one‑third of the time; talking or hearing for over two‑thirds of the time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

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