Field Organizer: Empower Workers & Campaigns

Seiu49; California; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU Local 2015 is seeking passionate Organizer I professionals to support organizing, membership growth, and leadership development across the long-term care sector in California. Organizers engage workers in homecare, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living environments to advance the union’s goals, including campaigns and political advocacy.

This role is field-based, demanding strong relationship-building and commitment to social justice.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of organizing experience (union, community, political, or advocacy-based) or related field outreach/grassroots engagement.
• Experience engaging diverse communities and building relationships.
• Experience working toward goals, metrics, or campaign outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage workers to join and actively participate in the union, including COPE recruitment.
• Build and sustain organizing committees, contract action teams, and worker-led initiatives.
• Conduct one-on-one conversations and group meetings to assess worker concerns and drive collective action.
• Support and execute organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, and strike preparation activities.
• Develop and implement strategic organizing plans aligned with regional and statewide goals.
• Track campaign progress and adjust strategies based on outcomes and field feedback.

Skills

Relationship Building

Accountability & Results Orientation

Adaptability

Cultural Competence

Communication Effectiveness

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Learning Agility

Digital Literacy

Job description

SEIU Local 2015 is seeking passionate Organizer I professionals to support organizing, membership growth, and leadership development across the long-term care sector in California. Organizers engage workers in homecare, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living environments to advance the union’s goals, including campaigns and political advocacy.

This role is field-based, demanding strong relationship-building and commitment to social justice.