SEIU Union Organizer-In-Training

SEIU•Dallas, MT

6h•$56,000 - $56,000

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. Participants 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 trains organizers to assist and empower non-union workers to join unions, rather than focusing on political, electoral, or community organizing skills. The position is based in Texas and involves extensive outreach and relationship-building with workers, developing worker leaders, and helping move organizing campaigns forward. Most of the work week is spent outside the office, including work-site and home visits, canvassing, and attending worker meetings and union activities. The role requires long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed. This is a full-time, salaried position. Salary is $56,000 annually, and compensation and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement. Benefits include a fully employer-paid health benefits package, a work cell phone, and other benefits outlined in SEIU and staff union contract policies. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter explaining their interest in working for SEIU, an example of success in a similar position, and how the role fits 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 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.
Resume and cover letter are required; the cover letter must explain the applicant's reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of success in a similar position, and how the position fits their long-term career plan.

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.