Lead Field Organizer

Seiu 49; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Auto/Phone allowance

Holiday policy

Pension plan

Job summary

SEIU Healthcare Michigan is seeking a Field Coordinator to lead organizers, design strategic campaigns, and strengthen member engagement. You will supervise staff, coordinate trainings, and build external relationships to advance bargaining priorities.

The role requires experience in organizing, strong communication, and a commitment to social justice. It is based in Michigan with occasional long hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of non-union worker organizing with five to seven years of organizing experience, including strategic campaign planning and supervision of Organizers.
• Proven supervisory experience, with the ability to create accountability, measure performance, and develop staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with effective presentation abilities.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and utilize organizing software and apps.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, including union staff at all levels.
• A deep passion for social and economic justice issues.
• Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish, French, Arabic)

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Organizers to ensure that a successful field campaign is central to the strategic organizing efforts, while developing and executing a personal monthly/quarterly work plan.
• Create a strategic campaign calendar to meet campaign goals, and lead the execution of campaigns in collaboration with staff across union departments and districts.
• Lead curriculum development and coordinate/run organizing team meetings and training sessions.
• Work with the leadership team and the organizing department to identify and interview union members for Member Organizing Brigades.
• Support the team’s development in organizing, leadership, and other relevant skills.
• Build effective external relationships within the communities we are organizing, as well as strengthen relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Non-union organizing

Supervisory experience

Verbal and written communication

Advanced computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Social and economic justice

Bilingual (Spanish, French, Arabic)

Job description

SEIU Healthcare Michigan is seeking a Field Coordinator to lead organizers, design strategic campaigns, and strengthen member engagement. You will supervise staff, coordinate trainings, and build external relationships to advance bargaining priorities.

The role requires experience in organizing, strong communication, and a commitment to social justice. It is based in Michigan with occasional long hours and travel as needed.