Location: Chicago IL

Employer: The Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

To Apply:  http://bit.ly/KFhYTu

Summary:

  Help Rebuild the Middle Class

Important opportunity to work on innovative campaigns to empower
workers in the 99 percent to take on the power of the 1 percent. We
need  creative electoral campaigners, social and environmental
activists, community organizers, labor organizers, students interested
in  starting social justice careers  to work alongside low-wage
workers as they speak out together for good jobs. Must be willing to
work in stressful, hectic campaign environment and bring strong field
and relational skills.  Candidate should have a track record of
working or volunteering  for underdogs and overlooked causes.

Are you ready to fight for what you believe in? Do you want to do
something to make a difference? Are you looking to work in the social
and economic justice movement? If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the
questions above then union organizing is for you!

Job Description: For more than 75 years, SEIU has been helping working
families stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity and respect
in the workplace. With a membership of 2.2 million strong, SEIU is the
fastest-growing union in the labor movement. Our diverse staff of
organizers helps janitors, home care aids, mental health workers,
office workers, school bus drivers, public employees, nurses, and
other hospital workers join forces to bring democracy to the
workplace.

The SEIU--WAVE (Organizer-In-Training) Program is a 12-month training
program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU WAVE Program you
will be learning from a dynamic union that is committed to giving a
voice to thousands of workers and helping to provide lasting social
change for the working class.

At SEIU (www.seiu.org) , we are looking for energetic and passionate
individuals who are ready to organize people to fight for better lives
for themselves and their families. This is your opportunity to put
your commitment to social and economic justice to work by learning the
skills needed to build power for working people.
If selected you will be trained on any of our many organizing
campaigns within the United States.

Position Details:
STARTING SALARY: $36,600 /annual

    * Comprehensive health benefits package for employee and eligible
dependents.
    * $560/month car allowance
    * $60/ month cell phone allowance
    * Airfare, hotels, rental cars paid for when traveling
    * $50/day per diem when traveling
    * When assigned to a campaign in a state other than your home
state, you will be sent home every other weekend.

Job Qualifications: Who should apply?
Union organizing is not easy and not for everyone. This program is
designed to help train you on the many aspects of union organizing and
learn skills that can be used in many aspects of the social justice
movement. A successful applicant for the organizer-in-training
position should have the following:

    * Demonstrated commitment to social justice and grassroots
organizing
    * Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
    * Possession of excellent listening skills and the ability to
comprehend the concerns of others
    * Ability to manage your time independently and carry out work
plans with minimal supervision
    * Willingness to travel for extended periods of time
    * Ability to work long and irregular hours, including some nights,
weekends, and holidays
    * Ability to motivate and activate others
    * Possession of sharp problem-solving skills
    * Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
    * Possession of basic map navigation skills a plus
    * Possession of a valid driver’s license required and ability to
rent a car

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It’s not just a job….It’s a movement!