SEIU Union Organizer-in-Training

Service Employee Intl Union • Alameda, CA

385d • $50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The SEIU Union Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training initiative designed for individuals passionate about social justice and labor organizing. Participants will engage in organizing campaigns, receive training on union organizing fundamentals, and develop skills to empower non-union workers to join unions. This role is integral to SEIU's mission of advocating for workers' rights and improving workplace conditions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
• Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to spend the majority of the work week out of the office for site visits, canvassing, and attending union activities.
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn organizational technology tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to conduct work site and home visits.
• Strong planning, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or better in a related field.
• Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
• Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
• Identifying, recruiting, and developing worker leaders.
• Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to advance organizing campaigns.
• Engaging, motivating, and mobilizing workers to take action.
• Planning and executing actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid health benefits package.
• $570/month car allowance.
• $60/month cell phone allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees