Internal Organizer: Lead Union Campaigns & Member Leadership

S Eiu Local 521; Bakersfield (CA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employer-paid health insurance

Pension plan (defined benefit)

401(k)

Flexible savings accounts

Life insurance

Generous leave

Résumé du poste

SEIU Local 521 is seeking an Internal Organizer to work with members across multiple jurisdictions in the 521 region, representing clerical, blue collar, professional and service workers in the public and private sectors. The role focuses on recruiting leaders, planning campaigns, and supporting contract negotiations.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant organizing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel frequently within the local’s jurisdiction.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends.
• A strong commitment to social and economic justice and the commitment to organize the unorganized through the labor movement
• At least one year of experience as a full‑time external organizer or equivalent community or rank and file member organizing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good listening skills are a necessity.
• Ability to create and execute detailed organizing plans.
• Ability to establish rapport with and organize workers across diverse ethnic, social, economic, and occupational groups.
• Good judgment and ability to discern priorities when faced with many important tasks.
• Ability to think strategically and respond to rapidly changing situations.
• Basic computer literacy and a willingness to use technology where needed.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of a team.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Identify, recruit, train, develop stewards, officers, and leaders.
• Lead and assist in developing plans for worksite campaigns for specific issues including public budget issues, contract negotiations, safety, etc.
• Create or assist members in creating communication systems; write and edit leaflets, proposals, newsletters, etc.
• Negotiate or assist in contract negotiations, from proposals through strike preparation.
• Monitor stewards and officers in their representational duties, including grievances and disciplinary appeals. Follow through where necessary.
• Meet timelines and procedures related to labor contracts, union bylaws, and policies.
• Encourage participation in political and lobbying activities. Help members hold elected officials accountable.
• Participate in and learn to lead residual organizing campaigns, and recruit members.
• Lead staff members or community-based committees; serve as a spokesperson.

Connaissances

Travel willingness

Flexible hours

Social justice commitment

Experience as organizer

Communication skills

Organizing plans

Interpersonal rapport

Strategic thinking

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Description du poste

SEIU Local 521 is seeking an Internal Organizer to work with members across multiple jurisdictions in the 521 region, representing clerical, blue collar, professional and service workers in the public and private sectors. The role focuses on recruiting leaders, planning campaigns, and supporting contract negotiations.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant organizing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours.