Union Organizer - Campaigns & Member Leadership

SEIU USWW; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SEIU USWW is seeking a San Diego Janitorial Division Coordinator to organize workers, engage members, and enforce contracts across San Diego County. The role supports campaigns, mobilization, and leadership development within the janitorial division.

The position emphasizes strong communication, project planning, and the ability to work across diverse teams to advance social and economic justice for service workers in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in labor/community organizing.
• Experience with campaigns in labor unions or non-profits.
• Knowledge of union organizing practices and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in fast-paced, diverse teams.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Organize workers, identify workplace issues and execute worksite actions.
• Participate in contract negotiations and coordinated campaigns.
• Plan, mobilize and turnout for union events and actions.
• Conduct one-on-ones, site visits and member-led committee meetings.
• Recruit, train and develop member leaders and stewards.
• Maintain accurate databases of worksites, workers and assignments.
• Communicate with members and employers to enforce contracts and resolve issues.
• Prepare and manage workplans, calendars, and records.
• Engage members in union political programs and activities.

Skills

Social justice

Campaign experience

Union organizing

Interpersonal skills

Planning & time management

Communication

MS Office & Gmail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SEIU USWW is seeking a San Diego Janitorial Division Coordinator to organize workers, engage members, and enforce contracts across San Diego County. The role supports campaigns, mobilization, and leadership development within the janitorial division.

The position emphasizes strong communication, project planning, and the ability to work across diverse teams to advance social and economic justice for service workers in California.