Field Organizer – Public Sector Union Campaigns

SEIU Branding; Washington (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

401(k)

Job summary

SEIU Local 521 is seeking an External Organizer to help organize new bargaining units in public sector and healthcare fields within its Bay Area region. The role focuses on building relationships, recruiting leaders, and mobilizing workers through individual and group meetings.

Responsibilities include planning campaigns, coordinating actions, and developing long-term organizing plans while supporting elections and outreach.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel frequently and/or for extended periods within the local jurisdiction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; good listening is essential.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to create and execute detailed organizing plans and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Organizing non-union workers to join SEIU Local 521.
• Building relationships and mobilizing workers through meetings and committees.
• Recruiting and developing leaders and supervising member organizers.
• Planning actions, events, and campaigns at worksites and beyond.
• Supporting union elections, filing charges, and campaign outreach.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Strong communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Ability to work long and irregular hrs

Strategic organizing ability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SEIU Local 521 is seeking an External Organizer to help organize new bargaining units in public sector and healthcare fields within its Bay Area region. The role focuses on building relationships, recruiting leaders, and mobilizing workers through individual and group meetings.

Responsibilities include planning campaigns, coordinating actions, and developing long-term organizing plans while supporting elections and outreach.