Coordinator

seiuusww; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SEIU-USWW in Los Angeles is seeking a Coordinator to lead a team and manage member engagement activities. This role includes supervising internal staff, conducting training programs, and overseeing major campaigns aligned with social and economic justice.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in member representation and a strong commitment to improving the lives of workers. Competitive salary and full benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience in leading member representation and contract negotiations.
• Proven commitment to social and economic justice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of internal organizing staff and supervise training.
• Hold 1:1 and team meetings to review staff priorities.
• Develop and implement staff evaluations and support plans.
• Design membership training programs to recruit and develop leaders.
• Plan and coordinate major campaigns with division drivers.
• Track member data and engagement metrics in the union database.

Skills

Social and economic justice commitment

Member representation experience

Team management

Organizing and contract negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Organization and time management

Verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Gmail

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