Digital Organizer – External

Canadian Association of Labour Media; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU-West seeks a Digital Organizer - External in Saskatoon to strengthen our ability to mobilize members online and translate momentum into offline action. You will build online movements, run campaigns across digital, telephone, text, and door-knocking channels, and collaborate with diverse members and staff to identify workplace issues and plan campaigns.

The temporary, full-time role requires travel across SEIU-West, flexible hours, and a deep commitment to social justice within the labour

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, Labour Studies, Political Science or History (or related field).
• Two years’ experience working in communications in social justice movements or labour movement.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates capacity to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Build online social movements and move people from online to offline engagement.
• Conduct digital, telephone, text-based, and door-knocking campaigns for the membership.
• Work with diverse communities and educate member leaders to identify workplace issues.
• Maintain relationships with members and staff; travel as campaign needs.

Skills

Data systems

Social media management

Organizing digital tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

CapCut

Team leadership

Work under pressure

Travel readiness

Discretion & judgement

Education

Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, Labour Studies, Political Science or History

Tools

ActionBuilder

ActionNetwork

CallHub

NationBuilder

Adobe Creative Cloud

Cap Cut

Job description

Digital Organizer - External

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the largest and fastest growing Union in North America with over 2.1 million members. Our 13,000 members work in healthcare, education, community-based organizations, day care, retirement facilities, municipalities and light-industrial plants across the province.

Department: Organizing (Location: Saskatoon).
FTE: Full Time.
Status: Temporary
Salary information: 80,835.40-93,415.49 (Field Staff 1).

This position reports to the Organizing Director (or designate).

Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, Labour Studies, Political Science or History (or related field); and two years’ experience working in communications in social justice movements, ethnocultural associations, Indigenous organizations, or within the broader labour movement; or a sufficient combination of education and experience to complete the duties of the position in an exemplary manner

Experience

• Experience building, maintaining and upkeeping data systems that include member lists, facility maps and documents related to organizing campaigns
• Experience running a social media page using platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook for an organization, club, etc.
• Experience using organizing digital tools such as ActionBuilder, ActionNetwork, CallHub, NationBuilder, etc.
• Experience working with design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Adobe Express) and Cap Cut
• Experience in the labour movement and demonstrated commitment to social justice are assets
• Demonstrated familiarity with labour union politics and history; knowledge of provincial labour legislation is an asset
• Capacity to work as part of a team under pressure with other department staff on organizing campaigns
• Demonstrated capacity as a leader
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle
• Eligibility to hold a valid passport and travel internationally

Skills

• Build online social movements and move people from online to offline engagement
• Conduct digital, telephone, text-based, and door-knocking campaigns for the membership
• Involve, cross-train, and motivate members, Internal Organizers and staff
• Work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Maintain working relationships with, and provide support to, members, Internal Organizers and other staff
• Work with and educate member leaders in identifying workplace issues with a problem-solving focus
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work with union organizing databases/programs like ActionBuilder, ActionNetwork, CallHub, NationBuilder, etc.
• Strong personal planning and time-management skills

Additional Criteria

• Punctual and reliable
• Able to work long, irregular hours, including weekends and holidays
• Able to regularly travel throughout SEIU-West’s geographical jurisdiction based on campaign needs
• Motivated self-starter able to work effectively with a minimum of supervision and as part of a team, as required
• Able to exercise discretion and independent judgement
• Able to multitask and organize time efficiently
• Able to handle difficult situations with tact, composure and dignity
• Deep understanding of how to build online social movements
• Willing to engage in training, including from the International Union in the United States, on a regular basis