Coordinator

seiuusww; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SEIU-USWW in California is seeking a Coordinator to lead a team of union staff across the Los Angeles area, enforcing contracts, engaging members, and coordinating actions on social and political issues. The role directs staff, conducts 1:1s, designs member training, tracks engagement metrics, and supports divisions in major campaigns while upholding the union’s mission and values.

Travel within California is required, and candidates must be able to work extended hours in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Requires at least five years of related work experience in member representation, contract negotiations, and worker organizing.
• Demonstrates commitment to social and economic justice and improving workers’ lives.
• Ability to build and coordinate teams; manage multiple assignments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of internal organizing staff and supervise daily operations.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings to align priorities and provide support.
• Develop staff evaluations and performance improvement plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Contract negotiations

Campaign planning

Community organizing

Data management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Gmail

Database systems

Social media platforms

Job description

About SEIU-USWW:

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is our country’s fastest growing labor union with more than 2 million members. We have been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and in leading the fight for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration, and education reform. The SEIU United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) represents over 50,000 property service workers across California. Our union brings together janitors, security officers, residential, stadium, arena, and airport workers. Our mission is to lead the way to a more just and humane society; building power for all service workers by developing member leadership and activism, winning strong contracts, organizing unorganized service workers, building political and community power, and engaging in direct action that demonstrates our strength and determination to win.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Working under the direction of the Southern CA Staff Director (with overall direction of the division fall under the Division Driver). The Coordinator is responsible for achieving the organization’s goals & program for members throughout the Los Angeles Area. In this role, you will direct a team of union staff, in contract enforcement, member worksite actions and engagement on larger social/political issues facing their communities.

Examples of Duties:

• Managing team of internal organizing staff, including regular supervision and training and on representation, membership leadership development, data management, other key campaigns within the union.
• Hold 1:1s and team meetings to review staff priorities, strategic plans, provide support and assess
• Develop and implement staff evaluations and support plans for performance
• Design and implementation of membership training and education programs to ID, recruit & develop leaders
• Plan & coordinate major campaigns with division drivers, a team of organizers, researchers, and
• Track member data and engagement metrics in union database with accurate and detailed information
• Advanced case management, preparation for board of adjustment, arbitration, or legal action on worker
• Labor relations & contract negotiations with multiple

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university in relevant field with at least five (5) years of related work experience that would provide for the following knowledge of, skills and abilities

• Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working
• At least 5 years of experience leading in member representation, contract negotiations and worker
• Ability to build a team and effectively manage & coordinate the work of other
• Experience planning and running comprehensive organizing and contract
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in fast-paced and diverse team
• Ability to drive work independently, manage assignments, stay organized and meet tight
• Demonstrated ability to clearly convey information and ideas both verbally and in writing across
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social media platforms, database &

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel in California, ability to work extended and irregular hours, and work off-site, if needed
• Valid drivers’ license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage are mandatory
• Work is generally performed in an office setting and in the field at member
• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and report their vaccination status as a condition of
• All employees must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including the required use of face covering while

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary is competitive and negotiable based on
• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, a pension plan and paid time