Private Sector Human Service Internal Organizer

About 509

SEIU Local 509 is a fast growing progressive union representing over 23000 state workers human service workers higher education faculty and graduate student workers and family child care providers in Massachusetts.

Job Description

We are currently seeking to hire a new full-time permanent internal organizer with contract negotiation experience to represent private sector human service workers. A successful applicant will join a team of 7 experienced negotiators. Position will remain open until filled.

Goals:Represent the lowest paid human service workers in Massachusetts. Build worker power to beat the bosses at the bargaining table to raise wages for workers and improve benefits. Organize workers so they are ready to strike when needed.

General Statement of Duties:

• Develop leaders and educate/train officers steward and members
• Negotiate contracts
• Monitor and ensure contract compliance
• Attend Labor / Management meetings
• Support organizing of non-union human service workers
• Support building political power for human service workers
• Organize members to get participation in union actions and decisions
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have previous experience organizing (union or worker organizing strongly preferred) and/or bargaining
• Strong commitment to the labor movement and workers
• Experience working in human services or with human service workers preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening speaking and writing)
• Ability to to work both independently and as part of a team particularly with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work under pressure manage multiple priorities at the same time be proactive and maintain flexibility adaptability and demonstrate a willingness to learn
• Must have strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours including nights and weekends
• Possession of an insured registered vehicle and a valid drivers license are required

Supervision Received:

Works under the supervision of the Private Sector Coordinator who reviews work for effectiveness timeliness accuracy and conformance with rules and regulations.

Supervision Exercised:

May supervise interns directly; may provide functional supervision for other employees or members on per diem.

Salary & Benefits

Effective 1/1/25: $88426-$100172 depending on experience/qualifications with excellent benefits.

How to apply

SEIU Local 509 is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity women BIPOC LGBT candidates and candidates from other marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We want to interview the best candidates for our organization. If you think you have the skills to fill the role and serve our mission even if you dont meet every qualification in the list please consider applying. We review all applications thoroughly and are open to considering candidates from many different backgrounds.

If you require accommodations in order to apply please email or call at . Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Questions about the position can be directed to

The deadline for applications to be submitted is Friday June 6. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.

**SEIU Local 509 requires potential candidates to have a COVID 19 Vaccination including needed boosters at the time of hire.