Union Organizer - Security Officers & Workers’ Rights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SEIU USWW in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated organizer to support the LA Security Division, focusing on organizing workers, contract enforcement, and member engagement across Southern California.

The role involves one-on-one outreach, coordinating actions, preparing workplans, and communicating with members and employers to advance the union's contracts and social justice goals. Travel within California and flexible hours are required; vaccination and safety guidelines apply.

Qualifications

• 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

Labor organizing

Campaign experience

Union organizing principles

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Gmail

Database management

Teleconferencing

Job description

SEIU USWW in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated organizer to support the LA Security Division, focusing on organizing workers, contract enforcement, and member engagement across Southern California.

The role involves one-on-one outreach, coordinating actions, preparing workplans, and communicating with members and employers to advance the union's contracts and social justice goals. Travel within California and flexible hours are required; vaccination and safety guidelines apply.