About this role
About the Role Under the direction of the Organizing Director, this position is part of the External Organizing Department. The team works to organize thousands of workers in California to join SEIU-USWW, engage workers to make gains in the workplace, and address larger social/political issues in their communities. What You'll Do
- Educate, agitate and motivate workers into action with leaders and committees.
- 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. What We're Looking For
- Equivalent experience in labor and community organizing (or graduation from an accredited college or university in a relevant field).
- Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people.
- Experience working on campaigns with a labor union, public policy, or non-profit organization.
- Knowledge of union organizing practice and principles.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and diverse team environment.
- Ability to effectively plan and implement work and manage time, as part of a team. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $76,707.88 – $85,375.71 per year