Field Representative / Education Team

SEIU Local 1021; United States; On-site; USD 76,054 - 124,917; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A regional labor union is seeking a Field Representative in Northern California. This role involves developing leadership structures, handling grievances, and conducting collective bargaining. Ideal candidates should have experience in union organizing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A valid California driver's license is required, along with a commitment to representing diverse members effectively. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in union organizing and representation highly desirable.
• Must have experience in county and governmental areas.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop worksite leadership structures and handle grievances.
• Maintain communication with workers through personal visits.
• Conduct collective bargaining and represent union members.
• Maintain communication through visits, flyers, and meetings.
• Assist union members with rights and grievances.

Skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

High-level ability to communicate orally and in writing

Analytical skills necessary to interpret contract language

Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision

Dedication to improving the position of working people

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Commitment to Labor Improvement

Diversity Engagement

Job description

Field Representative / Education Team
Northern California (Posted 1/29/26)

SEIU Local 1021 was founded in 2007 when ten local unions cametogether in Northern California to form one larger, more powerfulunion. Together our members are building a true 21st centuryunion fighting to empower and improve the lives of our members.We are 54,000 strong – organizing and representing public serviceworkers in cities, counties, courts, schools, privatenon-profits, special districts, public health care, and nursing.We are looking for energetic, hard-working staff who arecommitted to real change, who believe in the value of work andthe value of public services and who want to be part of the teamthat wins for workers, their families, and their communities.

LOCATION: Northern California

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of theArea Director, this position is responsible for developingworksite leadership structures; handling grievances,arbitrations, and disciplinary appeals; recruiting new members;supporting members in exercising political power; participatingin organizing and political campaigns; and negotiating unioncontracts. Also responsible for organizing new groups of workersinterested in union representation and/or internal organizing andbargaining support campaigns. Responsible for preparing workplans, calendars, files, reports, and other records. Will berequired to work evenings and weekends. Not a “9 to 5” job.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Recruitment: Accountable for working with unionleadership and stewards and recruiting new members to participatein union activities and political campaigns. Regular one-on-onecontact with members will be required.

Leadership Development: Develop and maintaineffective worksite leadership structures through the recruitment,training, and support of stewards and other union leaders. Buildstewards’ councils, issue committees, and other leadershipstructures.

Communication: Maintain regular and effectivecommunication with workers in assigned jurisdictions throughpersonal visits, flyers, newsletters, phone calls, mailings,bulletin board postings, and meetings. Respond to telephonemessages in a timely manner.

Representation: Interpret collective bargainingagreements and other relevant laws, codes, regulations, policies,and practices and assist union members in understanding theirrights. Provide assertive and prepared advocacy, handlegrievances, appeals, requests for hearings, and other formalpersonnel matters on behalf of union members. Aid attorneys andother union staff in the preparation of hearings, includinginvestigation and preparation of witnesses and exhibits. Assistunion members in achieving informal resolutions of work-relatedproblems.

Collective Bargaining: Serve as chief negotiatoror back-up negotiator for assigned bargaining units. Conductbargaining surveys, salary surveys, and other research activitiesto strengthen the negotiating position of assigned bargainingunits.

Issue Campaigns: Participate in the developmentand implementation of effective industry strategies andcoordinated activities to raise standards. Identify significantworksite and/or departmental issues and develop strategies andtactics to effectively address them, including petitions, groupgrievances, work actions, media events, and legal actions.

Legislative and Electoral Campaigns: Participatein and recruit members to participate in legislative andelectoral campaign activities, including lobbying, phone banking,letter-writing, door-to-door canvassing, and other activities.

Administration: Maintain a calendar thataccurately documents past, present, and future activities,visits, and appointments in connection with work as a fieldrepresentative. Maintain accurate records, including activityreports.

SKILLS, APTITUDE, AND COMMITMENT:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• High-level ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Analytical skills necessary to interpret contract language,investigate and process grievances, and prepare contractproposals.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision;must be well organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discern priorities.
• Ability to make effective use of resources available to theunion.
• Dedication to improving the position of working people andstrengthening the role of organized labor in society through workactions, community relations, and legislative and politicalactivity.
• Ability to work effectively with members and staff fromdiverse ethnic, social, and economic groups.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in union organizing andrepresentation. Experience in negotiating contracts is highlydesirable, but not required. Must have experience in county andgovernmental areas. Related experience will be givenconsideration as will steward and rank-and-file experience. Local1021 seeks to maintain a staff which is representative of a widevariety of backgrounds in order that the union truly reflects ourmembers’ interests and concerns.

REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a validCalifornia driver’s license; must pass a DMV check and have agood driving record; must have auto insurance that coversbusiness driving (minimum coverage of $100,000 perperson/$300,000 per incident of bodily injury liability/$50,000property damage liability, and list SEIU Local 1021 as an“additional insured” or “interested party” in order to triggernotification in the event the policy is cancelled); and mustpossess an automobile for business use.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The current salary range is$76,054.81 – $124,917.00 based on qualifications and experience.SEIU Local 1021 offers a competitive and comprehensive benefitspackage.

TO APPLY:Please e-mail your cover letter,resume and references to [e-mail]. Please indicate inyour cover letter which position you are applying for. Thisposition is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance ofapplications may close at any time.

This position is open until filled; however, theposting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

SEIU Local 1021 is an affirmative action employer and encouragesapplications from all qualified candidates regardless of race,ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,religion, or disability. Local 1021 works to ensure fairtreatment of applicants and employees and actively enforcespolicies against discrimination and sexual harassment.