Job Category: Local Union
Requisition Number: INTER002608
Type: Full-Time
Location: Northern California Headquarters – Alameda | Alameda | CA | 94502 | USA


Description

SEIU-USWW (United Service Workers West)

Internal Organizer

OAKLAND California

We are seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in a social and economic justice career.

English/Tagalog, English/Mandarin, English/Spanish (written and verbal) is a plus but not required

About SEIU-USWW: 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 issues such as health care, immigration, racial equity, gender equity, and the environment. SEIU United Service Worker West (SEIU-USWW) represents over 45,000 property services 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES: Working under the direction of a USWW Division Coordinator, the Internal Organizer will be part of a USWW staff team that works on enforcing collective bargaining agreements and engaging union members to make gains in the workplace and to address larger societal/political issues in their communities.

Examples of duties:

• Organize union members, identify workplace issues, and execute worksite actions.
• Participate in contract negotiations and coordinated campaigns.
• Planning, mobilization and turnout for worksite actions, union events, marches, etc.
• Conduct one-on-ones, site visits, and member-led committee meetings.
• Maintain accurate and detailed member and campaign information and reports.
• Effectively communicate with members and employers to enforce collective bargaining agreements and resolve worksite issues and disputes.
• Prepare and manage work plans, calendars, files, and records.
• Effectively communicate and engage members in union political programs and activities
• Perform other tasks and duties, as assigned. Work to support other key local union priorities, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 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 practices 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 and individually.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly convey information and ideas both verbally and in writing across audiences.
• Knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Gmail, social media platforms, data base, and teleconferencing.
• English/Tagalog, English/Mandarin, English/Spanish (written and verbal) is a plus but not required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel in California and to work extended and irregular hours and work remotely.
• Valid U.S. driver's license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage are mandatory.
• All USWW employees are required to be fully vaccinated and report their COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.
• All employees must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including the required use of face covering while working.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Salary is competitive ($66,549 - $68,747/per annum) and negotiable based on experience. (Salaries are set by the Staff Union Contract.)
• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision plans, a pension plan, and paid time off.

SEIU-USWW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Here:https://www.click2apply.net/eoRDoBfmkwrYwuB8lH5jEb


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