OPEIU Local 8

Graphics and Communications Specialist

Based in Seattle, WA

 

Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 8 is seeking applicants for a Graphics and Communications Specialist position. This position reports to the Local 8 Business Manager and is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The current office location is in the Eastlake area of Seattle with parking provided. The position is in the office 40 hours per week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an office with 7 office employee positions and 14 field staff positions.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position involves creating newsletters, bargaining updates, fliers, and designing other communication using desktop publishing programs, as well as editing and proofreading correspondence. In addition, the position requires technical knowledge to create content for and maintain our website and interact with various digital platforms.

MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:

• Create publication quality fliers, brochures, leaflets, newsletters, announcements, campaign and training materials using a desktop publishing platform such as InDesign. Communicate and present ideas clearly and take feedback to develop engaging and accurate final product.
• Type, edit, and proofread a variety of correspondence and documents with accuracy and proficiency in Word, Outlook, Access, Excel and other software programs.
• Design and send email blasts to designated member lists using Constant Contact.
• Send bulk SMS messages through Action Network.
• Create digital bargaining surveys and votes using SurveyMonkey and Google Forms and digital forms using Jotform.
• Post, update and create content for the OPEIU Local 8 website, working with our web designer and field staff.
• Design artwork for Union swag maintaining and evolving brand consistency.
• Attend and take photos at large member events several times per year.
• Maintain and organize a large photo library on SharePoint.
• Create videos/photo slide shows for events.
• Stay up to date on design trends and learn new tools as needed.
• Maintain various emails lists.
• Coordinate larger mailings.
• Answer phones, direct callers to appropriate staff and take messages when needed as backup.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary: The starting wage is $37.24/hr. ($39.17/hr. at 6 months and $43.90/hr. at 1 year). Benefits include vacation, sick leave, fully employer paid health, dental and vision, defined benefit pension plan and 401(k).

To Apply:
Please send an application letter stating your interest in this position and résumé to OPEIU Local 8 by email: libby@opeiu8.org. Position closes on May 9, 2025