San Diego Janitorial Organizer & Campaign Leader

Seiu 49; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SEIU USWW in San Diego is seeking a dedicated union organizer to join the Janitorial Division. You will engage members, plan actions, participate in contract campaigns and help enforce agreements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizing experience, and the ability to work across diverse communities. A competitive salary, full benefits, and opportunities to advance in a growing union are offered.

Qualifications

• 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 plan and implement work and manage time, as part of a team and individually.
• Demonstrated ability to convey information clearly 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.
• Plan, mobilize and turnout for worksite actions and union events.
• Conduct one-on-ones, site visits and member-led committee meetings.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop member leaders and stewards.
• Maintain database with accurate and detailed information on worksites and workers.
• Communicate with members and employers to enforce contract and resolve disputes.
• Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, files and records.
• Engage members in union political program and activity.

Skills

Union organizing

Campaign planning

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Time management

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Gmail

Database management

Job description

SEIU USWW in San Diego is seeking a dedicated union organizer to join the Janitorial Division. You will engage members, plan actions, participate in contract campaigns and help enforce agreements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizing experience, and the ability to work across diverse communities. A competitive salary, full benefits, and opportunities to advance in a growing union are offered.