Organizer I

SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION•Oakland, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

SEIU Local 2015 is seeking passionate and driven Organizer I professionals to support organizing, membership growth, and leadership development across the long-term care sector. Organizers play a critical role in building worker power by training, developing, and mobilizing workers in homecare, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living environments. This role contributes directly to advancing the union’s strategic goals, including membership expansion, contract campaigns, and political advocacy. Organizer I roles may support both existing union members and non-union workers actively organizing to form a union. This position operates in a fast-paced, field-based environment requiring strong relationship-building, adaptability, and commitment to social justice.

Requirements

1–3 years of organizing experience (union, community, political, or advocacy-based) or related experience in outreach, field work, or grassroots engagement.
Demonstrated experience engaging diverse communities and building relationships.
Experience working toward goals, metrics, or campaign outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build trust, motivate individuals, and develop strong worker relationships across diverse communities.
Takes ownership of goals, follows through on commitments, and delivers measurable outcomes.
Thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments with changing priorities and field conditions.
Effectively engages across lines of race, class, language, and background with respect and awareness.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including persuasive and motivational communication.
Ability to assess situations, identify opportunities, and support campaign strategies using data and field insights.
Works collaboratively within teams while also demonstrating independence and self-direction.
Demonstrates openness to feedback, self-reflection, and continuous development.
Proficiency with basic technology, data tracking tools, and communication platforms relevant to organizing work.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance.
Willingness and ability to travel as required based on campaign and organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in labor organizing, worker advocacy, or social justice movements.
Experience facilitating trainings, meetings, or group discussions.
Bilingual or multilingual skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Recruit and engage workers to join and actively participate in the union, including COPE (Committee on Political Education) recruitment.
Build and sustain organizing committees, contract action teams, and worker-led initiatives.
Conduct one-on-one conversations and group meetings to assess worker concerns and drive collective action.
Identify, train, and develop worker leaders to take on increasing levels of responsibility within the union.
Facilitate member trainings, workshops, and leadership development sessions.
Empower workers to lead campaigns, mobilizations, and workplace actions.
Support and execute organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, and strike preparation activities.
Develop and implement strategic organizing plans aligned with regional and statewide goals.
Track campaign progress and adjust strategies based on outcomes and field feedback.
Create and execute daily, weekly, and monthly work plans aligned with assigned goals.
Maintain accurate records of outreach, recruitment, and campaign activity.
Demonstrate accountability to performance goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Develop a working knowledge of the long-term care industry, including funding structures, employers, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NLRB, PERB).
Uphold and model SEIU Local 2015’s core values: Leadership, Compassion, Empowerment, Accountability, Transparency, and Excellence.