SEIU Union Organizer-In-Training, Public Sector Campaign

SEIU • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

SEIU is seeking energetic and passionate individuals interested in beginning careers in social justice and labor organizing. The 12-month Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program assigns participants to organizing campaigns and trains them in the fundamentals of union organizing, helping them develop the skills to support workers in building power in the workplace. The program trains labor organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions, rather than focusing on political, electoral, or community organizing skills.

This is a full-time, salaried position based in Northern California. Salary and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement. The annual salary is $56,000. Benefits include a fully employer-paid health benefits package, a work cell phone, and other benefits outlined in SEIU policies and the staff union contract.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should explain why they want to work for SEIU, provide an example of success in a similar position, and describe how the role fits into their long-term career plan.

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 outside the office conducting work-site and home visits, canvassing on foot, and attending worker strikes, meetings, rallies, and other union activities.
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organization's 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.
• 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

• Proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers.
• Build one-on-one relationships with workers.
• Identify, recruit, and develop worker leaders.
• Conduct individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward.
• Engage, motivate, and mobilize workers to take action.
• Plan and carry out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid health benefits package.
• Work cell phone.
• Other benefits outlined in SEIU policies and the staff union contract.

What This Job Offers

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