Director of External Organizing — Build Worker Power

Seiu 49; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SEIU Local 888 is seeking a Director of External Organizing to lead external organizing efforts across Massachusetts. The role requires building worker power, developing campaigns, and coordinating with internal departments and the SEIU international team.

The successful candidate will guide strategic plans, manage staff, and travel as needed, including evenings and weekends. A commitment to social and economic justice and worker empowerment is essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years of organizing experience
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of NLRB and state labor election laws
• Ability to develop strategic organizing plans and work with leaders and staff
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours; travel in Massachusetts

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and expand Local 888's external organizing program and build the union's organizing capacity.
• Manage the organizing budget and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Develop and implement long-term strategic organizing plans and annual organizing goals.
• Target campaigns to increase workers' bargaining power.
• Campaign development and execution; create organizing models and strategies.
• Staff recruitment, hiring, training, mentoring, and development; develop leaders as organizers.
• Identify, assess, and pursue new organizing opportunities throughout Massachusetts.
• Collaborate with field, communications, research, political, and membership departments.
• Provide organizing training and leadership development for members, officers, stewards, and staff.
• Direct, supervise, and manage organizing department staff.
• Work with SEIU Organizing Department to advance goals.
• Provide vision and strategic direction for organizing and union growth.
• Build relationships with community organizations and labor allies.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizing experience

Supervisory experience

NLRB knowledge

Strategic planning

Job description

SEIU Local 888 is seeking a Director of External Organizing to lead external organizing efforts across Massachusetts. The role requires building worker power, developing campaigns, and coordinating with internal departments and the SEIU international team.

The successful candidate will guide strategic plans, manage staff, and travel as needed, including evenings and weekends. A commitment to social and economic justice and worker empowerment is essential.