Organizer I

SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION • Oakland, CA

9d

About The Position

Organizers train, develop and empower workers across the long term-care sector, including InHome Supportive Services (IHSS) homecare, skilled nursing home facilities, private homecare facilities and assisted living facilities to:
Form, build, and grow their union
Participate in their contract bargaining and representation
Organize and mobilize around worker issues, including rights and standards, political, legislative and policy goals.
Develop their leadership potential
SEIU Local 2015 organizers may be assigned to work with and on behalf of workers who are already in the union, or with and on behalf of workers who are in the process of building a union for the first time.

Requirements

• Adaptability to changing environments and ability to work under pressure
• Cultural competence to work with diverse communities
• Practices active listening and self-reflection in service of supporting a culture of learning
• Ability to work independently, organize their time, and demonstrate self-motivation
• Ability to hold oneself accountable to commitments and outcomes
• Relationship building and ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Ability to think analytically and strategically, uses data to guide decisions
• Effective oral, written and digital communication skills
• Computer and digital literacy relevant to the position
• Willingness and ability to work long, irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, reliable use of car for work, and required automobile insurance
• Willingness and ability to travel if required

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in union or community organizing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Membership recruitment and COPE (Committee on Political Education) recruitment.
• Recruit and develop workers to be activists and leaders, including conducting basic member trainings and meetings, to successfully implement the strategic goals of the union.
• Assist in building organizing committees, contract action teams, and other teams of workers who take action on our priorities.
• Lead teams of workers to achieve key strategic or campaign objectives.
• Assist with contract negotiations, campaigns and strikes.
• Make, execute and evaluate strategic plans and daily, weekly, and monthly work plans based on assigned goals and objectives.
• Learn about how the long term care industry functions and is funded, the industry employers, and the role of the National Labor Relations Board and PERB plays in the industry.
• Demonstrate behaviors in line with Local 2015 Core values: leadership, compassion, empowerment, accountability, transparency and excellence.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed