UC Sacramento Worksite Organizer

Job title: UC Sacramento Worksite Organizer

About the Role SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) is seeking a Worksite Organizer based in the Sacramento area to support the UC team. The organizer will engage physician members at the hospital worksite and advance CIR issues, build a strong CIR presence, develop member leaders, negotiate and enforce the collective bargaining agreement, and cultivate relationships within the hospital and community. Reports to the UC Regional Director.

What You'll Do

• Work cooperatively and with accountability with a team of Worksite Organizers and member leaders to develop and execute common national programming.
• Identify, recruit, train, develop, and support delegates and worksite leaders.
• Meet annual membership recruitment and PAC contributions goals at each chapter.
• Engage members in union activities.
• Build worksite structures for communication, mobilization, and leadership development.
• Develop and execute plans for campaigns around a variety of workplace issues.
• Support delegates and members in effectively using the grievance procedure and other tools to enforce union contracts and improve working conditions.
• Encourage participation in political and community coalition-building activities.
• Participate in community and new organizing campaigns from time-to-time.
• Develop and/or execute contract campaigns and build member participation in all forms of bargaining.
• Prepare and manage work plans, calendars, files, reports, lists, and other records as directed.
• Work effectively in a labor-management partnership environment.
• Other responsibilities, as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Previous union or other organizing (political/community) experience preferred.
• Ability to work with and develop member leaders to identify issues, strategize solutions, and build power to secure desired changes in the workplace.
• Commitment to social justice and the organizing model of unionism.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage conflict and adversarial situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to ongoing self-reflection and professional development in the work.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing the technological tools needed to be successful in this position (Google Suite, WhatsApp, Slack, Purple Text, VAN, etc).
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, as needed.
• Willingness and ability to be in the field for work assignments.
• Knowledge of computer programs (including word processing, spreadsheets, and database software).
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid in accordance with CDC guidelines, subject to any laws of the state in which the applicant resides.
• Must reside in the Sacramento, CA area or be willing to relocate.

Nice to Have

• Experience organizing in healthcare settings.
• Experience navigating complex labor management relationships.
• Knowledge of the process of medical training for doctors in the US healthcare system.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ($82,231 – $130,782) commensurate with experience and in compliance with the staff collective bargaining agreement.
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage with no employee contributions; generous paid leave time including four weeks’ vacation within the first calendar year of employment, paid holidays, personal days, and sick days; short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); defined benefit pension plan; and mileage reimbursement.