External Union Organizer

SEIU USWW•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The External Union Organizer works under the direction of the Organizing Director as part of the External Organizing Department. The department organizes workers in California to join the union, supports workers in making gains in the workplace, and engages them on broader social and political issues in their communities. The role involves developing worker leadership and activism and supporting union campaigns and local priorities. The position requires travel, off-site work, and extended or irregular hours. A valid driver’s license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage are mandatory. Employees must be fully vaccinated, report their vaccination status, and follow USWW Safety Guidelines, including required use of a face covering while working. The union offers a competitive, negotiable salary based on experience and a full benefits package.

Requirements

Equivalent experience in labor and community organizing that provides the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities, 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 organization, or nonprofit organization.
Knowledge of union organizing practices and principles.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse team environment.
Ability to plan and implement work effectively and manage time both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing to different audiences.
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social media platforms, databases, and teleconferencing.
Ability to travel, work extended and irregular hours, and work off-site.
Valid driver’s license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage.
Must be fully vaccinated and report vaccination status as a condition of employment.
Must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including required use of a face covering while working.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with worker leaders and committees to educate, agitate, and motivate workers to take action.
Identify, recruit, train, and develop worker leaders, stewards, and worker-led committees.
Contribute to campaign planning and execution in collaboration with fellow organizers, communicators, and researchers.
Plan and mobilize turnout for worksite actions, union events, marches, and other activities.
Conduct one-on-one conversations, site visits, and worker-led committee meetings.
Maintain accurate and detailed database information on worksites, individual workers, and assignments.
Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, files, and records.
Communicate and engage members in the union’s political program and activities.
Support other key local union priorities and perform other tasks and duties as assigned.