Internal Organizer - St. Louis, MO

SEIU Local 1; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Phone allowance

Internet allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SEIU Local 1 in St. Louis, MO is hiring an Internal Organizer to mobilize and build power for low-wage workers in the St. Louis area. The role emphasizes outreach, relationship-building, and developing worker leaders as campaigns unfold.

The position requires flexibility for long hours, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse communities; a car and driver’s license are required. Fluency in Spanish is recommended but not required.

Qualifications

• Sharp communication skills and basic writing ability are required.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• A car and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Spanish is not required but highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Conduct broad and intensive outreach to low-wage workers.
• Build one-on-one relationships with workers.
• Identify and develop leaders to guide campaigns.
• Conduct meetings with workers to plan organizing campaigns.
• Motivate workers to take action and participate in campaigns.
• Engage workers in broader union efforts to pressure industry sectors.
• Coordinate with workers to gather information for membership growth and mobilization.
• Involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Writing

Computer skills

Diversity experience

Driving

Spanish (recommended)

Job description

SEIU Local 1 has been on the cutting edge of building power for low-wage workers in service industries and fighting in larger struggles for social justice on issues such as immigrant, racial, LGBTQ+, environmental, and economic justice. We are now hiring an Internal Organizer in St. Louis, MO to work on exciting campaigns organizing workers in the St. Louis area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to low-wage workers.
• Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
• Identifying and developing leaders to guide and lead campaigns.
• Conducting individual/group meetings with workers to discuss and plan organizing campaigns.
• Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take action.
• Engaging workers in broader union efforts to bring pressure to bear on industry sectors.
• Coordinating with workers to gather information that is useful in identifying opportunities for membership growth and mobilization.
• Working to involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Capacity to work independently and with a team.
• The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
• Sharp communications skills, basic writing and computer skills.
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to conduct house visits and site visits.
• Previous experience in union or community organizing is desirable.
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice is required.
• A car and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Fluency in Spanish is not required but highly recommended.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary is competitive, and negotiable based on the Staff Union Contract ranging from $60,00-$73,000.
• Full benefits package including employer paid health insurance, a pension plan and paid vacation.
• Phone allowance, internet allowance, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.