Logistics Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide administrative assistance to designated Geography Teams, which involves scheduling meetings, creating agendas, and documenting meeting notes.

• Manage the processing of invoices and contracts within the Union’s financial system, ensuring compliance with policies and accuracy in billing and payments.

• Monitor contracts, vendor payments, and financial transactions with locals, vendors, and partner organizations.

• Utilize purchase requisitions to acquire supplies and support targeted programs.

• Oversee, manage, and reconcile the departmental purchasing card.

• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, car rentals, and hotel bookings, for local members participating in campaigns.

• Cultivate effective working relationships with colleagues across all levels and tailor communication to suit various working styles and perspectives.

• Assist in planning and executing department-wide meetings, retreats, and initiatives.

• Provide logistical support for key Geography Team meetings and events.

• Offer onsite assistance for meetings as required.

• Address sensitive matters that necessitate a high degree of confidentiality.

• Meet strict deadlines for assigned tasks.

• Conduct responsibilities with a focus on equity and a racial justice perspective.

• Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

• Report to the Deputy Director of Member Engagement, Politics and Government, and work autonomously, often without supervision.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience or a combination of education and experience that equips the candidate with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Prior experience with financial systems and institutions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Familiarity with organizing offsite meetings, negotiating hotel rates, processing related contracts and confirmations, and booking meeting rooms with AV, setup, or accessibility needs.

• Capability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet set deadlines.

• Exceptional writing, verbal, and analytical communication skills.

• Understanding of labor unions and their operations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.

• High level of judgment and initiative.

• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of SEIU leaders, members, and staff in intricate and political contexts.

• Capacity to exercise limited independent judgment and make decisions in consultation with peers or senior managers.

• Strong curiosity about SEIU and social/economic justice movements.

• Commitment to enhancing the lives of SEIU members and working individuals everywhere.

• Ability to consistently embody the vision and values of the union and its leadership standards.

• Willingness to work long and extended hours and travel as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive, employer-sponsored health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• A defined benefit pension plan.

• Paid time off, encompassing vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

• Additional benefits aligned with a mission-driven workplace.