Internal Organizer – Janitorial

Seiu 49; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Pension plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

SEIU USWW in San Diego is seeking a dedicated union organizer to join the Janitorial Division. You will engage members, plan actions, participate in contract campaigns and help enforce agreements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizing experience, and the ability to work across diverse communities. A competitive salary, full benefits, and opportunities to advance in a growing union are offered.

Formación

• Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people.
• Experience working on campaigns with a labor union, public policy, or non-profit organization.
• Knowledge of union organizing practice and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in fast-paced and diverse team environment.
• Ability to plan and implement work and manage time, as part of a team and individually.
• Demonstrated ability to convey information clearly both verbally and in writing across audiences.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social media platforms, database & teleconferencing.

Responsabilidades

• Organize workers, identify workplace issues and execute worksite actions.
• Participate in contract negotiations and coordinated campaigns.
• Plan, mobilize and turnout for worksite actions and union events.
• Conduct one-on-ones, site visits and member-led committee meetings.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop member leaders and stewards.
• Maintain database with accurate and detailed information on worksites and workers.
• Communicate with members and employers to enforce contract and resolve disputes.
• Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, files and records.
• Engage members in union political program and activity.

Conocimientos

Union organizing

Campaign planning

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Time management

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Gmail

Database management

Descripción del empleo

Location: San Diego, California
Department: Internal - Janitorial
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Salary Range:$79,776.20 – $88,790.73

About SEIU-USWW: The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is our country’s fastest growing labor union with more than 2 million members. We have been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and in leading the fight for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration, racial equity, gender equity, and the environment. SEIU United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) represents over 45,000 property service workers across California. Our union brings together janitors, security officers, residential, stadium, arena and airport workers. Our mission is to lead the way to a more just and humane society; building power for all service workers by developing member leadership and activism, winning strong contracts, organizing unorganized service workers, building political and community power, and engaging in direct action that demonstrates our strength and determination to win.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES: Working under the direction of the San Diego (SD) Janitorial Division Coordinator, this individual will be part of the SD Janitorial Division which represents janitorial members throughout San Diego County, including contract enforcement and member engagement to make gains in the workplace and to address larger social/political issues in their communities.

Examples of Duties:

• Organize workers, identify workplace issues and execute worksite actions.
• Participate in contract negotiations and coordinated campaigns.
• Planning, mobilization and turnout for worksite actions, union events, marches, etc.
• Conduct one-on-ones, site visits and member-led committee meetings.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop member leaders, stewards and member-led committees.
• Maintain database with accurate and detailed information on worksites, individual workers and assignments.
• Effectively communicate with members and employers to enforce contract & resolve worksite disputes and issues.
• Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, files and records.
• Effectively communicate and engage members in union political program and activity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people.
• Experience working on campaigns with a labor union, public policy, or non-profit organization.
• Knowledge of union organizing practice and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in fast-paced and diverse team environment.
• Ability to effectively plan and implement work and manage time, as part of a team and individually.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly convey information and ideas both verbally and in writing across audiences.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social media platforms, database & teleconferencing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel in California, ability to work extended and irregular hours, and work off-site, if needed.
• Valid drivers’ license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage are mandatory.
• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and report their vaccination status as a condition of employment.
• All employees must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including the required use of face covering while working.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience. (Based on Staff Union Contract)
• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, a pension plan and paid time off.

This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.

SEIU USWW is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.