External Organizer

Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United / SEIU; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Workers United Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United/ SEIU is seeking an External Organizer to join as a Union Organizer in the Midwest. You will mobilize workers, educate them on the benefits of unionization, and build a strong community of engaged members.

Responsibilities include building relationships with workers, leading organizing conversations, running campaigns, coordinating travel across the Midwest, and organizing large actions when needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in union organizing or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Commitment to workers’ rights, social justice and the labor movement.
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with workers.
• Identify, recruit, and develop leaders; organize worker committees.
• Lead 1-on-1 and group organizing conversations and meetings.
• Educate workers on union benefits and training needed to win campaigns.
• Organize and run large actions such as picket lines and rallies.
• Write leaflets and materials for organizing campaigns and media.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Organizing

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Workers United
Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United/ SEIU

External Organizer

CO, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI

Based in the Midwest Region

Join Workers United’s team as a Union Organizer , where you will play a pivotal role in advocating for workers' rights and fostering collective bargaining efforts. As a Union Organizer, you will be responsible for mobilizing and empowering workers, facilitating their understanding of union benefits, and creating a strong community of engaged members. We are looking for dedicated, motivated individuals who possess excellent communication skills to help us expand our reach and impact within the labor movement. If you are committed to upholding social justice and ensuring a fair workplace for all, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic organization that stands for empowerment, equity, and solidarity.

Responsibilities Include:

• Building relationships with workers.
• Able to identify, recruit, and effectively assess and develop leaders
• Build and maintain worker committees.
• Lead 1-on-1 and group organizing conversations. Organize and lead worker committee meetings.
• Educating workers on the benefits of unionization and training workers in skills needed to win campaigns. Running union elections and first-contract campaigns.
• Help to organize and run large actions such as picket lines and rallies.
• Write leaflets and other materials for organizing campaigns and media correspondence (design skills are a plus).
• Ability to work under pressure in a very high‑paced environment with flexibility and ease
• Coordinate city, state, local, and national working groups.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple tasks under changing deadlines.
• Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining databases and filing expense reports.
• Travel extensively within the Midwest for extended periods, as needed, to support organizing initiatives.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in union organizing or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Commitment to workers’ rights, social justice, and the labor movement.
• Ability and willingness to ask for help when needed.
• Basic writing and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Must own a reliable car and possess a valid driver’s license for travel purposes.
• Flexibility to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Second language proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Salary is $58,000, and is negotiable based upon previous experience.
• Benefits package inclusive of premium medical, and retirement.
• Vacation, personal/sick time, and other compensatory perks and reimbursements.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment focused on social change.

If you are passionate about advocating for workers’ rights and have the skills and commitment to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in standing up for workers and building a better future together!