Doctors Council
a national affiliate of SEIU
 

California Campaign Coordinator

Based in California
(Remote with Regular Travel Required)

 

Background:
Doctors Council, SEIU Local DC10 MD is the nation’s oldest and largest union dedicated to physicians and dentists. As a dynamic and growing healthcare union, we represent 5,000 physicians and providers across New York City, Illinois, Delaware, Maryland, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. Through collective bargaining, policy advocacy, and strategic organizing, we fight for fair compensation, better working conditions, and higher standards of patient care.

Our national office is headquartered in New York City, and we are expanding our presence nationwide to strengthen our membership. We are seeking a dedicated individual based in California with a strong commitment to the labor movement and a passion for union organizing. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more about us at www.doctorscouncil.org.

Job Title: California Campaign Coordinator
Location: California (Remote with Regular Travel Required)
Reports To: National Field Director, Doctors United/SEIU
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried, Overtime-Exempt

Position Overview:
We are looking for a Campaign Coordinator to help lead physician organizing efforts in California. This role involves designing and implementing campaigns to increase union membership and physician engagement. The ideal candidate is a motivated individual with experience in labor or movement-building campaigns, coordination and staff management, who can empower physicians to organize and inspire leadership.

Job Description:
Organizing Campaigns and Leadership Development

• Design and implement field and digital strategies to support physician organizing campaigns.
• Coordinate and work with teams to achieve organizing campaign goals.
• Support the development of strong organizing committees and member leadership structures.
• Manage and develop a team of organizing staff, including staff development plans.
• Represent the union in community, political, and professional settings.
• Build relationships with key internal and external allies.
• Conduct one-on-one outreach, site visits, and meetings with physicians and staff online and offline.
• Provide mentorship, training, and ongoing development opportunities for staff.
• Support field teams in implementing leader development plans.
• Foster a supportive and inspiring culture of collective action, solidarity, and strategic organizing.

Strategic Coordination

• Align campaign activities with overall organizational priorities and timelines.
• Coordinate with field teams, research, communications, data, political/community, and legal teams to support organizing efforts.
• Participate in internal planning, reporting, and evaluation processes.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in healthcare union organizing
• 4+ years of experience in managing and leading union teams
• Proven success in leading and winning organizing campaigns
• Experience with healthcare professionals in a union setting
• Commitment to the labor movement, healthcare reform, social and economic justice

Key Skills and Attributes

• Data-driven and goal-oriented
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinking, adaptability, and sound judgment
• Effective leadership and team development skills
• Active listening, issue framing, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient in technology and contract organizing/bargaining
• Self-motivated and able to manage own schedule
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to assess information and manage competing priorities
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel in California and out of state
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Salary and Benefits
The annual salary range for this management role ranges from $118,000 to $130,000, depending on experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes a 100% employer-paid defined benefit pension plan and 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage for both the employee and their dependents. This position is exempt from any collective bargaining agreement.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter indicating why you want to work for Doctors Council SEIU, stating your interest and qualifications, as well as a detailed résumé, writing sample, and with three (3) professional references and their addresses and telephone numbers to:

Trevor Bolden
Chief of Staff
Doctors Council SEIU
50 Broadway, 11th Floor, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10004
Fax: (212) 481-4137
e-mail: tbolden@doctorscouncil.org

Niña Bañez-Cerdiña
National Field Director
Doctors United / SEIU Healthcare
Email: ncerdina@cirseiu.org

Please put the Subject Line: California Campaign Coordinator in your email.