External Union Organizer

SEIU USWW•Alameda, CA

22h

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 workers in California to join the union, supports workers in making gains in their workplaces, and engages them in broader social and political issues in their communities. The organizer works with worker leaders and committees and collaborates with fellow organizers, communicators, and researchers to plan and carry out campaigns. The role also supports other key local union priorities as assigned. SEIU-USWW represents more than 45,000 property service workers across California, including janitors, security officers, residential, stadium, arena, and airport workers. Its mission is to build power for service workers through member leadership and activism, strong contracts, organizing, political and community power, and direct action.

Requirements

Equivalent experience in labor and community organizing providing 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 independently.
Ability to clearly convey 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 are mandatory.
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 proficiency, written and verbal, is 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-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 with and engage members in the union’s political program and activity.
Support other key local union priorities and perform other tasks and duties as assigned.