Organizer Internship – External Organizing Department

Seiu49; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 3,601,046; Part time

Job summary

A labor union organization is offering an internship for an Organizer in Alameda, CA. This entry-level position provides hands-on experience in organizing workers to improve job standards and conditions. Interns will learn skills like conducting organizing conversations and dealing with labor law issues. A commitment to social justice is essential, and bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are preferred. Flexible working hours with an hourly compensation of $26.14 are also offered.

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one organizing conversations.
• Chart and map a workplace.
• File wage and hour, Unfair Labor Practice, and Health and Safety complaints.

Skills

Commitment to social and economic justice

Effective communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Organizer Internship
External Organizing Department

Based in Alameda, CA

Location: Alameda, California
Department: External Organizing Department
Employment Type: Temporary
Minimum Experience: Entry-level
Compensation: Hourly Rate: $26.14

About SEIU-USWW
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is our country’s fastest growing labor union with more than 2 million members. We have been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and in leading the fight for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration, racial equity, gender equity, and the environment. SEIU United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) represents over 50,000 property service workers across California. Our union brings together janitors, security officers, residential, stadium, arena and airport workers. Our mission is to lead the way to a more just and humane society; building power for all service workers by developing member leadership and activism, winning strong contracts, organizing unorganized service workers, building political and community power, and engaging in direct action that demonstrates our strength and determination to win.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES: This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience organizing workers to fight for better treatment and standards on the job. This is a temporary, part time position that is intended to give interns the opportunity to learn the nuts and bolts of how to organize a union at a workplace.

Examples of Duties:

• Conduct one‑on‑one organizing conversations
• Chart and map a workplace
• Effectively communicate with workers
• Learn how to use labor law to protect workers
• File wage and hour, Unfair Labor Practice, Health and Safety, and other complaints
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned. Work to support other key local union priorities, as

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual English/Spanish (written & verbal) is preferred but not required.
• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and report their vaccination status as a condition of employment.
• All employees must abide by USWW Safety Guidelines, including the required use of face‑covering while working.