Sacramento Union Organizer - Janitorial Campaigns

Seiu49; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 79,776 - 88,790; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SEIU-USWW is seeking a dedicated organizer for the Janitorial Division in Sacramento. You will support contract enforcement, member engagement, and political activity to advance workplace justice within California’s janitorial workforce.

Under the Northern California Janitorial Division Coordinator, you will mobilize members, train leaders, and build campaigns to win improvements for workers while coordinating with stewards and contracted employers. Strong outreach and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university in relevant field or equivalent experience in labor & community organizing that would provide for the following knowledge of, skills & abilities.
• Proven commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people.
• Experience working on campaigns with a labor union, public policy, or non-profit organization.
• Knowledge of union organizing practice and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in fast-paced and diverse team environment.
• Ability to effectively plan and implement work and manage time, as part of a team and individually.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly convey information and ideas both verbally and in writing across audiences.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social media platforms, database & teleconferencing.

Responsibilities

• Organize workers, identify workplace issues and execute worksite actions.
• Participate in contract negotiations and coordinated campaigns.
• Planning, mobilization and turnout for worksite actions, union events, marches, etc.
• Conduct one-on-ones, site visits and member-led committee meetings.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop member leaders, stewards and member-led committees.
• Maintain database with accurate and detailed information on worksites, individual workers and assignments.
• Effectively communicate with members and employers to enforce contract & resolve worksite disputes and issues.
• Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, files and records.
• Effectively communicate and engage members in union political program and activity.

Skills

Commitment to social justice

Campaign experience

Union organizing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Planning & time management

Clear written & verbal communication

MS Office & digital tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

SEIU-USWW is seeking a dedicated organizer for the Janitorial Division in Sacramento. You will support contract enforcement, member engagement, and political activity to advance workplace justice within California’s janitorial workforce.

Under the Northern California Janitorial Division Coordinator, you will mobilize members, train leaders, and build campaigns to win improvements for workers while coordinating with stewards and contracted employers. Strong outreach and organization are essential.