INTERNAL ORGANIZER

INTERNAL ORGANIZER will be assigned to work with members in one or more organized jurisdictions in the 521 jurisdictions. SEIU Local 521 represents clerical, blue collar, professional and service workers in the public and private sector, including healthcare.

RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties listed are required but not limited to and may or may not be continuously performed or ongoing at any specific time.

• Identify, recruit, train, develop stewards, officers, and
• Lead and assist in developing plans for worksite campaigns for specific issues including public budget issues, contract negotiations, safety, etc.
• Create or assist members in creating communication systems; write and edit leaflets, proposals, newsletters,
• Negotiate or assist in contract negotiations, from proposals through strike
• Monitor stewards and officers in their representational duties, including grievances and disciplinary Follow through where necessary.
• Meet timelines and procedures related to labor contracts, union bylaws, and
• Encourage participation in political and lobbying Help members hold elected officials accountable.
• Participate in and learn to lead residual organizing campaigns, and recruit
• Lead staff members or community-based committees; serve as a

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to travel frequently and/or for extended period of time within the local's jurisdiction, based on work assignments.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends.
• A strong commitment to social and economic justice and the commitment to organize the unorganized through the labor movement
• At least one year of experience as a full-time external organizer or equivalent community or rank and file member organizing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good listening skills are a necessity.
• Ability to create and execute detailed organizing plans.
• Ability to establish rapport with and organize workers across diverse ethnic, social, economic, and occupational groups.
• Good judgment and ability to discern priorities when faced with many important tasks.
• Ability to think strategically and respond to rapidly changing situations.
• Basic computer literacy and a willingness to use technology where needed.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of a team.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver's license; must pass a DMV check and have a good driving record; must have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident bodily injury liability/$100,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience ($86,649.69-$110,620.48). SEIU Local 521 employees enjoy top notch benefits including fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave package; fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan; 401(K); flexible savings accounts for annual health and childcare expenses; $200,000 life insurance plan; and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU 521.

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