Organize Healthcare Workers in Wisconsin

[Crystal Martzall]

SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Organizer for Growth to work with our long-term care members around the state. This is a great opportunity to be on the front lines of the labor movement!

This is a new position that is responsible for internally organizing members around staffing and increasing pay in long term care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop, implement and evaluate a member-centered campaign for long term care facilities.
2. Educate workers and others on how power relationships work and how workers can / should use that knowledge.

3. Communicate with workers including listening, framing issues and motivating them to participate actively.

4. Develop written materials including newsletters, training materials, press releases, opinion editorials, lobbying materials, etc.

5. Organize and participate in political action and lobbying activities.

6. Represent the Union in community and labor coalition activities.

7. Visit work sites covering all shifts.

8. Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
9. Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent and extensive basis is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.       Dedication to the Labor and Social Justice Movement.

2.       Ability to meet deadlines.

3.       Ability to work long and irregular hours as necessary.

4.       Strong verbal and written communication skills.

5.       Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.       Knowledge of Membership Organizing

2.       Political Participation

3.       Community Organizing

4.       Coalition Building

5.       Labor Union Experience / Connections

Salary and benefits are set by the staff collective bargaining agreement with starting salary of $40,000/annual and benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, pension plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. 

Send cover letter and résumé to:

SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin
4513 Vernon Blvd – Suite 300
Madison, WI 53705

Fax 608-270-2025

in...@seiuhcwi.org