Internal Organizing Director - SEIU Local 26

SEIU•Minneapolis, DC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

SEIU Local 26 is seeking an Internal Organizing Director to manage its internal organizing department, which consists of 10 internal organizers and leads. This role is responsible for coordinating and developing strategy and programs for the union's members, including contract enforcement and preparation for future contract negotiations. The position involves extensive worksite organizing and campaigns with low-wage workers, and requires supervisory experience with staff from diverse backgrounds. Strong computer skills are highly recommended. Bilingual language skills (Spanish or Somali) are a bonus due to the significant portion of the membership speaking these languages.

Requirements

Extensive worksite organizing and campaigns with low wage workers
Supervisory experience with staff of diverse backgrounds
Strong computer skills
A car and valid driver’s license are required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual language skills (Spanish or Somali)

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate a plan to achieve the objectives of the leadership assembly and the elected leadership of the local in the internal organizing department.
Daily supervision of the leads of each sector within the internal organizing department.
Leadership development and skills building of the other organizers in this area, including sector specific plans.
Building an extensive and comprehensive network of worksite leaders, member-activists; developing a member leadership program, working with potential members to identify, train and develop rank and file leaders.
Recruiting and mentoring of new stewards, leaders and activists; Engaging in one-on-one persuasion, assessment and motivation of workers at the worksite, in meetings, on the phone and on home visits as necessary.
Designing, preparing, and distributing communications, including social media, meeting notices, flyers, newsletters, and other literature.
Maintaining organizing lists and databases, and using them to drive the work, and coordinate with other departments.
Planning and coordinating grievances, meetings and public actions to enforce contract language and win new contracts.
Mobilizing membership and ensuring turn-out for community, political and union events.
Leading the development of campaigns to further the interests of the members and the power of our union.
Working collaboratively with other union staff in other skill areas.