SEIU Union Organizer-In-Training (OIT), Healthcare Campaign
About The Position
The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program for people interested in beginning careers in labor organizing. Organizers-in-Training are assigned to organizing campaigns, trained in the fundamentals of union organizing, and learn skills to help workers build power in the workplace. The program prepares 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 located in Virginia. Salary is $56,000 annually, with benefits set by a collective bargaining agreement. The employer-paid benefits package includes health benefits and a work cell phone, with other benefits described in SEIU and staff union contract policies. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should explain why they want to work for SEIU, give an example of success in a similar position, and describe how the position 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 most of the work week outside the office on work-site visits, home visits, foot canvassing, worker strikes and 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.
- Resume and cover letter required; the cover letter must address motivation for working at SEIU, success in a similar position, and long-term career plans.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in a second language is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct broad and intensive outreach 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 advance organizing campaigns.
- Engage, motivate, and mobilize workers to take action.
- Plan and carry out actions and events supporting worker organizing efforts.
Benefits
- Fully employer-paid health benefits package.
- Work cell phone.
- Other benefits outlined in SEIU policies and the staff union contract.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
