Washington State Nurses Association

Manager

• Lead the planning, execution, and assessment of external organizing and first-contract transition campaigns
• Recruit, supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate organizing staff
• Build and sustain worker-leader networks, workplace organizing committees, and member volunteer structures
• Partner with Labor Representatives and member leaders on internal organizing, contract, issue, and membership campaigns
• Develop campaign goals, timelines, staffing plans, communication strategies, escalation tactics, and performance measures
• Monitor campaign progress and use organizing data to identify opportunities, assess risks, and make strategic recommendations
• Support interventions that help prevent or reverse bargaining-unit destabilization or decertification efforts
• Coordinate with labor relations, communications, political, membership, research, and information technology colleagues
• Build productive relationships with unions, coalitions, community organizations, and other organizing partners
• Advance WSNA’s commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility in staff leadership, campaign strategy, and member engagement
• Report to the Director of Organizing
• Work alongside nurses and colleagues to strengthen bargaining units, advance employment standards, and support quality patient care throughout Washington

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Organizing Manager

Strategy

• Partner with the Executive Director and senior leaders to set strategic and annual priorities
• Translate organizational priorities into clear plans, timelines, and accountabilities across departments
• Design and manage complex, organization-wide projects involving strategic priorities, organizational change, member engagement, campaigns, and events
• Translate Board of Directors and Labor Executive Council decisions into actionable goals, performance measures, and project plans
• Develop tools and routines to track progress, surface barriers, and support problem-solving
• Build mechanisms connecting Board direction, member priorities, and staff work while reducing silos
• Provide executive-level leadership for IT, membership and business operations, and related office services
• Integrate justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into strategic planning, governance, and cross-department initiatives
• Lead or coordinate strategic operational initiatives and change efforts across departments and stakeholders
• Oversee strategic and annual planning processes, including stakeholder engagement and outcomes tracking
• Structure governance calendars, agendas, materials, and follow-up for the Board and Labor Executive Council
• Design and maintain project management frameworks, including charters, timelines, milestones, and communication plans
• Facilitate project team meetings, remove obstacles, and maintain alignment with WSNA’s mission and member needs
• Partner with Finance on budget development and monitoring
• Guide operational improvement projects, business-office process documentation, and policy/legal/contractual alignment
• Supervise assigned leaders and staff, including the Director of IT and Business Operations and Executive Assistant
• Report to and serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the Executive Director

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