Growth Union Organizer (Hybrid, Travel)

SEIU 775; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 87,633 - 104,729; Full time

Job summary

SEIU 775 in Seattle is seeking a Growth Organizer to help workers form unions by identifying and developing leaders, engaging with workers 1-on-1 and in groups, and mobilizing members and the community to support a pro‑worker agenda.

This temporary, project-based position offers mentorship, practical training, and potential to transition to full-time employment; travel and evenings/weekends are required; location is based at SEIU 775 HQ in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to social & economic justice
• Ability to work independently & with a team
• Willingness to conduct work site visits and home visits
• Strong planning, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn necessary technology tools
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• A drivers’ license, a car, automobile insurance, and a cell phone with NW regional coverage

Responsibilities

• Engage, motivate, and activate worksite leaders and member organizers around a vision of union difference
• Conduct broad and intensive outreach efforts to non‑union workers
• Build one‑on‑one relationships with workers
• Identify, recruit, and develop worker leaders
• Conduct individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward
• Plan and carry out effective organizing campaigns
• Mobilize actions and events to support worker organizing efforts
• Engage workers in our fight to promote racial justice and combat white supremacy
• Work with non‑union workers to successfully form powerful unions
• May be required to do political work for candidates and member political education as part of job duties
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Union organizing experience

Activate workplace leaders

Job description

SEIU 775 in Seattle is seeking a Growth Organizer to help workers form unions by identifying and developing leaders, engaging with workers 1-on-1 and in groups, and mobilizing members and the community to support a pro‑worker agenda.

This temporary, project-based position offers mentorship, practical training, and potential to transition to full-time employment; travel and evenings/weekends are required; location is based at SEIU 775 HQ in Seattle.