Union Organizer – Internal - Security

Seiu49; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 79,776 - 88,791; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Dental & Vision

Job summary

SEIU USWW in Alameda, CA is seeking a Full-Time Internal - Security professional to support the Bay Area Security Division. The role involves organizing workers, coordinating campaigns, and enforcing contract provisions across Bay Area sites.

Applicants should bring labor organizing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. Travel within California and extended hours may be required; a valid driver’s license is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to social and economic justice.
• Experience with campaigns in labor unions, public policy, or non-profits.
• Knowledge of union organizing practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in fast-paced, diverse teams.
• Strong planning, time management, and independent work ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, social platforms, databases, and teleconferencing.

Responsibilities

• Organize workers and identify workplace issues; execute actions.
• Participate in contract negotiations and coordinated campaigns.
• Plan mobilizations, 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 databases with worker and assignment info; accurate records.
• Communicate with members and employers to enforce contracts and resolve disputes.
• Prepare work plans, calendars, and files; manage records.
• Engage members in union political programs and activities.

Skills

Social justice commitment

Labor union campaigns

Union organizing principles

Interpersonal skills

Project planning & time management

Communication skills

MS Office & digital proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Job description

Location: Alameda, California
Department: Internal - Security
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $79,776.20 - $88,790.73

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Bay Area Security Division Coordinator & Northern California Staff Director, this individual will be part of the Bay Area Security Division which represents security officers throughout Bay Area, including contract enforcement and member engagement to make gains in the workplace and to address larger social/political issues in their communities.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel in California, ability to work extended and irregular hours, and work offsite.
• Valid drivers’ license, use of a car for work, and specified automobile insurance coverage are mandatory.
• 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.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience. (Based on Staff Union Contract)
• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, a pension plan and paid time off.

This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.

SEIU USWW is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.