External Union Organizer

SEIU USWW•Alameda, CA

2d•$79,776 - $88,791

About The Position

The External Union Organizer works under the direction of the Organizing Director as part of SEIU-USWW’s External Organizing Department. The department organizes California workers 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 priorities.

Requirements

Equivalent experience in labor and community organizing that provides the required 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 effectively plan and implement work and manage time, both as part of a team and individually.
Ability to clearly convey information and ideas verbally and in writing across audiences.
Computer proficiency with 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.
Employees must be fully vaccinated and report their vaccination status as a condition of employment.
Employees 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 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 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-ones, site visits, and worker-led committee meetings.
Maintain a 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 the union’s political program and activity.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties and support other key local union priorities.