Organizer II, SEIU Local 512

Service Employees International Union•Washington, DC

59d•$67,324

About The Position

SEIU Virginia 512 is a dynamic labor union, representing local government workers and home care workers across Virginia. We are committed to winning fair wages, quality benefits, equity, and union rights for our members and for all working people. We advocate for policies, budgets, and laws that invest in good union jobs, quality public services, economic and racial justice for all Virginians. Position Summary: Organizers help grow the union, identify activists and leaders, educate and empower union members to take action at work and in the community, work with community partners, elect champions and hold elected officials accountable; all in order to build power for union members and working families. Organizers will work with local government workers and home care providers to grow union membership, build power through electing pro union majorities and collective bargaining, and raise standards.

Requirements

Candidates should possess previous organizing experience; a strong commitment to working people and equity; strong personal, verbal and written communication skills. Candidates should also thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
Minimum of two years prior experience in organizing and demonstrated commitment to workers' rights and social justice. (If no prior experience, position may be offered as an Organizer in Training);
Adept at leading and motivating workers in difficult struggles;
Relevant knowledge, including labor regulations, issues, etc.;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to establish and cultivate respectful relationships with people from all backgrounds;
Skilled at meeting deadlines in a fast-paced campaign environment;
Strong oral, written and listening skills; analytical and judgment skills; and organizational and prioritizing skills;
Flexible and adept at dealing with changing priorities;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Working knowledge of computer programs including social media, Word, Excel, VAN, and good planning and administrative skills;
Kindness, empathy and concern for others.
Valid U.S. driver's license with a good driving record;
Ability and willingness to travel within Virginia;
Relocation to the Virginia area is required if offered a position.

Responsibilities

Conduct broad and intensive outreach efforts to workers in person via site visits, house visits, and other strategic ways.
Sign workers up as union members and contributors to the union's Committee on Political Education (COPE) fund.
Build one-on-one relationships with workers.
Map and chart worksites and relationships to expand union density and power in the workplace.
Manage multiple worksite and or organizing committees throughout the union and turf assignment.
Identify and develop worker leaders.
Conduct individual and group meetings with workers and partners.
Frontline to assist employees with workplace issues; able to determine if the issue is a grievance, issue based campaign, or just a concern.
Able to assist employees in labor management settings.
Working with members to identify, recruit, and develop leaders to win the campaign.
Mobilizing workers to win collective bargaining rights and a union election.
Begin to assist in the training and development of fellow staff and member organizers.
Engage, motivate and mobilize workers to take action.
Plan and carry out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.
Under the direction of the lead, assist in executing strategic organizing plans.
Begin to expand organizing skills by developing and managing multiple areas/departments of turf.
Ensure the tracking, reporting and analysis of campaign data.
Work with allied organizations and communities.
Coordinate with other local union staff to carry out the union's organizing program and priorities.

Benefits

generous benefit package, including fully-paid health insurance, paid leave, auto allowance, cell phone allowance, and more, as detailed in the local's Collective Bargaining agreement.

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