Field Organizer I — Build Worker Power & Leadership

SEIU International; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU Local 2015 is looking for an Organizer I to build worker power in California's long-term care sector. You will train and mobilize workers in homecare, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities, supporting leadership development and coalition-building across campaigns and contract actions.

The role emphasizes field-based outreach, relationship-building, and social justice advocacy, with flexible hours and travel as needed to engage members and communities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of organizing experience (union, community, political, or advocacy-based) or related outreach experience.
• Experience engaging diverse communities and building relationships.
• Experience working toward goals, metrics, or campaign outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in labor organizing, worker advocacy, or social justice movements.
• Experience facilitating trainings, meetings, or group discussions.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage workers to join and 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 strategic organizing plans and track progress with regional/statewide teams.

Skills

Relationship Building

Accountability

Adaptability

Cultural Competence

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Team Collaboration

Learning Agility

Digital Literacy

Job description

SEIU Local 2015 is looking for an Organizer I to build worker power in California's long-term care sector. You will train and mobilize workers in homecare, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities, supporting leadership development and coalition-building across campaigns and contract actions.

The role emphasizes field-based outreach, relationship-building, and social justice advocacy, with flexible hours and travel as needed to engage members and communities.