Internal Organizing Coordinator- Kansas City, MO

SEIU Local 1; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Relocation

Tuition reimbursement

Other benefits

Job summary

SEIU Local 1 in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Internal Organizing Coordinator to lead and grow campaigns, supervise staff, and coordinate training across regions. The role emphasizes building worker power and advancing social justice in Missouri.

The position requires extensive experience in union organizing, strong advocacy and public speaking skills, and willingness to travel, including nights and weekends. Competitive benefits accompany the salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years directing large union organizing campaigns.
• Experience in running and planning organizer training.
• Willingness to travel and work long irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills, public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop teams to carry out campaign plans.
• Oversee daily operations and worksite visits; supervise staff.
• Develop staff and provide training on internal organizing and leadership development.
• Track performance and coordinate training as needed.
• Lead staff by example, uphold high performance standards and accountability.
• Create and manage campaigns; coordinate with departments and officers.
• Plan campaigns to increase union market density across industries.
• Assist in developing campaign plans and messaging for multiple regions.
• Articulate a positive vision of the project and the union.
• Coordinate large-scale actions with member-leaders and stewards.
• Other duties such as strike planning and support.

Skills

Public speaking

Advocacy

Team supervision

Training staff

Communication

Social justice commitment

Tools

Microsoft Office

VAN

Job description

SEIU Local 1 has been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and fighting for economic, racial, immigrant and environmental justice. We are now hiring an Internal Organizing Coordinator in Kansas City, MO to work on exciting campaigns to organize thousands of workers and to build power for working families across Missouri.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train and develop teams of staff and members to carry out campaign plans.
• Oversee and supervise daily operations, including strategic oversight of worksite visits and member involvement.
• Supervise and develop Local staff and provide training on Internal Organizing, Leadership Development, and Contract Enforcement.
• Track performance of several teams, identifying, planning, and executing training, as necessary.
• Leading staff, by example, setting high standards of performance and holding organizers accountable for results.
• Creating and managing winning campaigns in coordination with the appropriate departments and union officers.
• Oversee and plan campaigns to develop union markets and increase density above 80% in all of our industries.
• Assist in developing campaign plans and messaging for multiple companies, regions, and staff teams.
• Articulating a positive vision of the project and of the union.
• Coordinate large-scale actions involving member-leaders and stewards.
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., strike planning and support).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least five (5) years of experience directing large union organizing campaigns, leading, or supervising staff and holding them accountable.
• Experience in running and planning organizer training.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills, including public speaking experience.
• Willingness to travel, work long, irregular hours, nights, and weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and database software, preferably VAN.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse groups.
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• A car and a valid driver’s license are required.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary is competitive and negotiable ranging from $90,000-$100,000.
• Full benefits package include employer paid health insurance, pension plan, paid vacation, relocation, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.