Organizer in Training-Strategic Campaigns, SEIU Local 1000

Organizer in Training-Strategic Campaigns

SEIU Local 1000 is a progressive public sector labor union representing over 96000 California state employees in ten different bargaining units. We negotiate and enforce a complex contract that ensures good working conditions fair wages and secure health care and retirement benefits.
We are seeking an Organizer in Training for our Strategic Campaigns Department in Sacramento CA. This is an entry level position to the Organizer classification.

The OIT will complete a formal and informal training program including extensive on-the-job training designed to develop the skills necessary to advance into the journey level Union Representative/Organizer classification. If youre passionate about organizing a tireless advocate for the rank-and-file and excel at both strategy and tactics of influencing others towards collective action please apply.

DUTIES: The required duties which may or may not be continuously performed include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 including writing and distributing leaflets notices newsletters emails and other materials among worksite leaders stewards and members.
• Visit members and potential members at their homes.
• Create and maintain lists and charts which may include input on and operation of computerized database systems.
• 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.
• Effectively advance the Unions positions in community groups political groups and labor councils and with local state and federal officials and legislative bodies.
• Conduct research and analyze data.
• Prepare and present clear concise and complete verbal and written reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Experience as a union steward or officer or as an organizer in a field other than labor (community social justice environmental etc.) or proven ability to carry on the responsibilities of the job.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to listen actively and frame issues.
• Analytical skills directed towards strategic planning and the ability to deal with conflicting/ changing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with widely varied ethnic occupational and social groups.
• Basic computer skills such as Word Excel Power Point Access and email programs.
• Ability to work within timelines under pressure and general supervision.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours and participate in all union wide activities.
• Willingness to travel and work in different locations for determined periods of time.
• Valid drivers license working automobile and valid auto insurance with minimum level of coverage required by staff union contract.
• Commitment to social justice and building power for workers.

*College degree preferred but not required

Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $63492 to $78396 annually. SEIU Local 1000 employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer-paid medical dental and vision insurance for both employees and their eligible dependents. Additionally we offer a generous vacation package a pension plan a 401(K) plan optional flexible savings accounts for health and childcare expenses and an employee assistance program to support our employees well-being.

How to Apply:

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Cover letters should describe your qualifications experience and career goals as well as a brief description of why you want to work to realize Local 1000s vision for building a strong union. All applicants must be able to furnish proof of authorization to work in the United States.

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 organizations success.