Midwest Union Organizer: Workers’ Rights Advocate

Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United / SEIU; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Workers United Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United/ SEIU is seeking an External Organizer to join as a Union Organizer in the Midwest. You will mobilize workers, educate them on the benefits of unionization, and build a strong community of engaged members.

Responsibilities include building relationships with workers, leading organizing conversations, running campaigns, coordinating travel across the Midwest, and organizing large actions when needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in union organizing or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Commitment to workers’ rights, social justice and the labor movement.
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with workers.
• Identify, recruit, and develop leaders; organize worker committees.
• Lead 1-on-1 and group organizing conversations and meetings.
• Educate workers on union benefits and training needed to win campaigns.
• Organize and run large actions such as picket lines and rallies.
• Write leaflets and materials for organizing campaigns and media.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Organizing

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Workers United Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United/ SEIU is seeking an External Organizer to join as a Union Organizer in the Midwest. You will mobilize workers, educate them on the benefits of unionization, and build a strong community of engaged members.

Responsibilities include building relationships with workers, leading organizing conversations, running campaigns, coordinating travel across the Midwest, and organizing large actions when needed.