Union Organizer (Swahili Speakers Preferred)

SEIU 775•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Organizers in our Growth Department at SEIU 775 help workers form unions by identifying and developing worker leaders, engaging with workers 1-on-1 and in groups, and by mobilizing members and the community to support a pro-worker agenda. Growth organizers work in coalition with other unions and community groups to support low-wage worker organizing across industries and across the region and country. The Growth department at SEIU 775 values experience and we also foster an environment where organizers have opportunity to grow through mentorship, development programs and on the ground training. This is a temporary project-based organizing position. If you successfully complete the program, there is the potential to be hired as a full-time employee.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to social & economic justice
Ability to work independently & with a team
Willingness to conduct work site visits and home visits
Strong planning, time-management, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Ability to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills
Basic computer literacy and ability to learn necessary technology tools
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
A drivers’ license, a car, automobile insurance, and a cell phone with NW regional coverage

Nice To Haves

Fluency (written and spoken) in English and at least one additional language: Languages of particular interest include: Swahili (subject to change based on recruitment needs).
Prior experience as a union organizer, labor organizer, community organizer, or field organizer.
Experience leading organizing campaigns involving worker organizing, collective action, leadership development, or membership growth.
Experience building relationships with coalition partners, community organizations, and labor allies.
Familiarity with labor law, union election processes, card check campaigns, neutrality agreements, and worker organizing strategies.

Responsibilities

Engage, motivate, and activate worksite leaders and member organizers around a vision of union difference
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.
Plan and carry out effective organizing campaigns
Mobilize actions and events to support worker organizing efforts
Engage workers in our fight to promote racial justice and combat white supremacy
Work with non-union workers to successfully form powerful unions
May be required to do political work for candidates and member political education as part of job duties.
Other duties as assigned.