Union Organizer

SEIU USWW•San Diego, CA

About The Position

SEIU United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) represents over 45,000 property service workers across California, including janitors, security officers, residential, stadium, arena, and airport workers. The union works to build power for service workers through member leadership and activism, strong contracts, organizing, political and community engagement, and direct action. The Union Organizer works under the direction of the San Diego Janitorial Division Coordinator as part of the division representing janitorial members throughout San Diego County. The work includes contract enforcement and member engagement to make gains in the workplace and address broader social and political issues in members’ communities. The position requires travel in California, offsite work, and extended and irregular hours. English/Spanish bilingual ability is required. Employees must be fully vaccinated, report their vaccination status, and follow USWW Safety Guidelines, including wearing a face covering while working.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, or equivalent labor and community organizing experience.
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 nonprofit organization.
Knowledge of union organizing practices and principles.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse team environment.
Ability to plan and implement work effectively and manage time both individually and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, verbally and in writing, across audiences.
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social media platforms, databases, and teleconferencing.
Ability to travel in California, work extended and irregular hours, and work offsite.
Valid driver's license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, written and verbal, is required.
Must be fully vaccinated and report vaccination status as a condition of employment.
Must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including required use of a face covering while working.

Responsibilities

Organize workers, identify workplace issues, and execute worksite actions.
Participate in contract negotiations and coordinated campaigns.
Plan and mobilize turnout for worksite actions, union events, marches, and related activities.
Conduct one-on-one meetings, site visits, and member-led committee meetings.
Identify, recruit, train, and develop member leaders, stewards, and member-led committees.
Maintain accurate, detailed database information on worksites, individual workers, and assignments.
Communicate with members and employers to enforce contracts and resolve worksite disputes and issues.
Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, files, and records.
Communicate with and engage members in the union’s political program and activities.