Union Organizer

SEIU-USWW Organizing Department Position

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is our country's fastest growing labor union with more than 2 million members. We have been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and in leading the fight for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration, racial equity, gender equity, and the environment. SEIU United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) represents over 45,000 property service workers across California. Our union brings together janitors, security officers, residential, stadium, arena and airport workers. Our mission is to lead the way to a more just and humane society; building power for all service workers by developing member leadership and activism, winning strong contracts, organizing unorganized service workers, building political and community power, and engaging in direct action that demonstrates our strength and determination to win.

Position Summary And Responsibilities

Working under the direction of the Organizing Director, this individual will be part of the External Organizing Department, which works to organize thousands of workers in California to join our union, engage workers to make gains in the workplace and to address larger social / political issues in their communities.

• Work with leaders and committees to educate, agitate and motivate workers into action
• Identify, recruit, train and develop worker leaders, stewards and worker-led committees.
• Contribute to campaign planning & execution in collaboration with fellow organizers, communicators & researchers.
• Planning, mobilization and turnout for worksite actions, union events, marches, etc.
• Conduct one-on-ones, site visits and worker-led committee meetings.
• Maintain database with accurate and detailed information on worksites, individual workers and assignments.
• Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, files and records.
• Effectively communicate and engage members in union political program and activity.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned. Work to support other key local union priorities, as

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

Equivalent experience in labor & community organizing that would provide for the following knowledge of, skills & abilities OR Graduation from an accredited college or university in relevant field.

Additional Requirements

Salary & Benefits

SEIU USWW is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.