Union Representative/Organizer (Strategic Campaigns)

Jimmy Jazz; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation package

Pension plan

401(K) plan

Flexible savings accounts for health/​

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SEIU Local 1000 in Oakland, CA is seeking a Union Representative/Organizer for our Strategic Campaigns Department. You will represent state employees at worksites, handle grievances, coordinate contract campaigns, and advocate for employee rights.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, with travel to worksites as directed. A BA/AA is a plus, customer service experience preferred, and employer-provided benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• Active listening and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel and flexible schedule.
• Valid driver's license, car, and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Represent State Employees at worksites including disciplinary meetings and investigations.
• File grievances and appeals with review of facts and case management.
• Coordinate campaigns in support of contract campaigns, meet and confers and resolution of worksite issues.
• Investigate workplace issues and advocate for employee rights.
• Mentor stewards on representation matters and contract interpretation.
• Work with worksite stewards and leaders to represent members through the grievance/arbitration system.
• Develop and maintain effective communication networks in worksites.
• Travel to worksites as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Flexibility

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

A.B./A.A. degree (preferred)

Job description

• Location 436 14th Street, #200,Oakland, CA, 94612,United States
• Base Pay $77,184.00 - $103,092.00 / Year
• Job Category Representation, Labor Unions
• Employee Type Rank & File - Exempt

Union Representative/Organizer - Strategic Campaigns

SEIU Local 1000 is one of the largest labor unions in California, representing approximately 96,000 state employees in 9 bargaining units. We are recruiting for a Union Representative/Organizer for our Strategic Campaigns Dept. in Oakland, CA. We want to talk to you if you have a passion for helping others and addressing inequality in the workplace.

Duties:

• Represent State Employees at assigned worksites including disciplinary meetings and investigations.
• File grievances and appeals including review of facts, document preparation and case management.
• Coordinate campaigns in support of contract campaigns, meet and confers and the resolution of other worksite issues.
• Investigate workplace issues and advocate for employee rights.
• Mentor stewards on representation matters and contract interpretation.
• Work with worksite stewards and leaders to represent members through the grievance and arbitration system, as well as mobilizing members to take action around issues in the worksite.
• Manage working relationships with staff, member leaders, and stewards in a team environment.
• Build a network of member leaders and stewards to support employee representation.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop worksite leaders and stewards.
• Lead, motivate and mobilize worksite leaders, stewards and members in internal and external organizing, politics, community alliance building and other union activities.
• Develop and maintain effective communication networks in worksites.
• Manage cases within required deadlines and maintain ongoing case files.
• Manage phone contacts timely including documentation in database.
• Prepare forms, documents and letters in a timely, accurate manner.
• Create and maintain lists and track information, which may include input on, and operation of, computerized database systems.
• Travel to worksites as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

B.A. or A.A. degree is a plus but not required.

Experience:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Work with a diverse group of people, with varying skill levels and socio-economic backgrounds.

Other:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player is required.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Active listening and problem solving skills are required.
• Ability to work flexible schedule with some travel.
• Valid driver's license, car and insurance.

The salary range for this position is $77,184 to $103,092 annually.

• employer-paidmedical, dental, and vision insurance for both employees and their eligible dependents
• generous vacation package
• pension plan
• 401(K) plan
• optional flexible savings accounts for health and childcare expenses
• employee assistance program to support our employee's well-being

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our goal is to build a team that represents a variety of talents, skills, and abilities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to contribute to our organization's success.