Union Organizer

SEIU USWW • Alameda, CA

8d • $79,776 - $88,791 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is a rapidly growing labor union with over 2 million members, focused on empowering low-wage workers in service industries and advocating for social justice issues. SEIU United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) represents over 50,000 property service workers in California, including janitors, security officers, and airport workers. The union's mission is to build power for service workers through member leadership, strong contracts, organizing unorganized workers, political engagement, and direct action.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university in relevant field or equivalent experience working in the industry and/or in labor & community organizing that would provide for the following knowledge of, skills & abilities.
• Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people.
• Experience working on campaigns with a labor union, public policy, or non-profit organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in fast-paced and diverse team environment.
• Ability to effectively plan and implement work and manage time, as part of a team and individually.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly convey information and ideas both verbally and in writing across audiences.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social media platforms, database & teleconferencing.
• Ability to travel in California, ability to work extended and irregular hours, and work off site.
• Valid drivers’ license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage are mandatory.
• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and report their vaccination status as a condition of employment.
• All employees must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including the required use of face covering while working.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of union organizing practice and principles, preferred.
• Bilingual English & Tagalog, Cantonese or Spanish (written & verbal) is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Organize workers, identify workplace issues and execute worksite actions.
• Participate in contract negotiations and coordinated campaigns.
• Planning, mobilization and turnout for worksite actions, union events, marches, etc.
• Conduct one-on-ones, site visits and member-led committee meetings.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop member leaders, stewards and member-led committees.
• Maintain database with accurate and detailed information on worksites, individual workers and assignments.
• Effectively communicate with members and employers to enforce contract & resolve worksite disputes and issues.
• Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, files and records.
• Effectively communicate and engage members in union political program and activity.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, a pension plan and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree