Communications Director – LIUNA OVSS Region

Position Overview:

DEROC (District Eight Regional Organizing Committee), an affiliate of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), is seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Communications Specialist for the OVSS Region. This role will develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to amplify LIUNA's message, engage members, and build community support for the union’s initiatives across the region. The position is based in Nashville and requires some travel.

The Ideal Candidate: You're passionate about contributing to the creation of stronger communities and bettering the lives of working people. Because of this you are knowledgeable about political trends and the role workers play in the fabric of America. You love good branding, you’re excited about clever ad concepts, and you believe story telling is key to exacting the change you wish to see. It's why you've spent your career, or at least three years, dedicated to honing communications as your craft in a comms or PR or marketing role, preferably at a nonprofit, a political office, an election campaign or a labor organization.

You are fluent in the language of social media and know about all the platforms and their trends — maybe that's because you studied it in school, or do it for a living or… just spend too much time on IG/Tik Tok. You are quick witted and have been accused of thinking too far out outside the box and/or caring too much. You've always been a good writer, you know because your friends come to you to edit their essays/cover letters/proposals or help them draft a text message to someone they like. You love meeting new people and hearing their stories. You take initiative and can work on your own but you'd rather work closely with a team of respected colleagues and can take direction well. Your low-key obsession with good branding led you to learn the basics of graphic design - usually just Canva but you know your way around adobe suite well enough, too. You've never met an environment that was too fast paced for you, understand deadlines are real and you're a hard worker so of course you don't mind jumping in when needed on nights or weekends, as long as it's important.

If this sounds like you, and you've been dreaming about finding a job that allows you to be a part of something bigger than yourself, with an above average salary, excellent healthcare and other benefits - immediately submit that perfectly curated resume, thoughtful cover letter and a few examples of relevant projects you've done to: dmstafford@liuna.org

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications:

• Ensure timely and effective communication with members, locals, and leaders.
• Provide communication support and training to local unions, their members and leadership within the OVSS Region.
• Work with LIUNA international staff and other regional leaders across the United States and Canada to develop and implement strategic initiatives to tell the story of LIUNA, our members, and working people more broadly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability.

Advocacy and Outreach:

• Lead campaigns to promote labor issues, workers’ rights, and union initiatives to the public.
• Coordinate with community and labor allies to strengthen LIUNA’s presence and impact.
• Work with political campaigns, candidates, and regional elected officials to ensure LIUNA's priorities are at the forefront of political conversations at the local, state and Federal level.

Event Coordination:

• Support communication needs for regional events, rallies, and conferences.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging during events.

Qualifications:

• Based in the OVSS Region with regular travel required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related role, preferably within the labor movement, political campaigns or nonprofit sector.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in digital tools, social media platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), and content management systems (Sprout Social, Meltwater, Hubspot).
• The ability to shoot short-form videos on your phone or a camera and package them for social outreach is a plus.
• Command of appropriate jargon/the language and culture of social media.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the OVSS Region
• Proficiency in video editing and production (as mentioned in the ideal candidate description)

Reasonable Accommodations:

DEROC welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please send your request to us by email at dmstafford@liuna.org or by mail to the following address, Dionne Stafford: 905 16th St. Washington, DC 20006.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DEROC (District Eight Regional Organizing Committee) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of:

• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Gender
• Sexual orientation
• National origin
• Age
• Disability
• Veteran status
• Genetic information
• Gender identity or expression

We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic. DEROC is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and employment process.

Our organization believes that diversity strengthens our union, enriches our workplace, and enables us to better represent and advocate for working people across North America.

DEROC is committed to:

• Fair hiring practices
• Promoting an inclusive work environment
• Ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Maintaining a workplace free from harassment and discrimination

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups in the labor movement.