Field Organizer I — Build Worker Power & Campaigns

SEIU Local 2015; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU Local 2015 in California seeks an Organizer I to support organizing, membership growth, and leadership development across the long-term care sector. The role involves recruiting workers, forming committees, and driving collective action in a fast-paced field environment.

Responsibilities include training leaders, running campaigns, and maintaining activity records. Travel and flexible hours, including evenings/weekends, may be required to advance union goals.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of organizing experience (union, community, political, or advocacy-based) or related outreach/field work.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse communities and build 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.
• 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.
• Identify, train, and develop worker leaders for increasing levels of responsibility.
• Facilitate member trainings, workshops, and leadership development sessions.
• Empower workers to lead campaigns, mobilizations, and workplace actions.
• 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.
• Create and execute daily, weekly, and monthly work plans; maintain outreach records.
• Demonstrate accountability to performance goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop working knowledge of the long-term care industry and regulatory frameworks.

Job description

SEIU Local 2015 in California seeks an Organizer I to support organizing, membership growth, and leadership development across the long-term care sector. The role involves recruiting workers, forming committees, and driving collective action in a fast-paced field environment.

Responsibilities include training leaders, running campaigns, and maintaining activity records. Travel and flexible hours, including evenings/weekends, may be required to advance union goals.