Labor Organizer, Service Employees International Union, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22030
SEIU
SEIU Virginia 512 (Service Employees International Union)
Job Title: Labor Organizer
Location: Fairfax, VA
SEIU Virginia 512 is looking for motivated, organized, and dedicated individuals with prior organizing experience to build a strong union and a strong voice for working families in Virginia. Candidates must have passion for social justice and movement building, excellent communications skills, ability to work long and irregular hours, and be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Position is full time, permanent, and based in Fairfax, VA. The Organizer will work as part of a team to build a strong statewide union of Home Care providers and Public Employees.
About SEIU Virginia 512
With 2.1 million members, SEIU is the
nation's largest and fastest-growing union, uniting workers in three
sectors to improve their lives and the services they provide: health
care, public services and property services. SEIU Virginia 512 is
Virginia's fastest-growing union, uniting home care providers across the
Commonwealth and uniting county employees in both Fairfax and Loudoun.
Our members organize to have a real voice in delivering quality public
services to all Virginians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
· Support and empower members to grow and strengthen their union.
· Help execute a plan to build a strong union of home care providers and county workers.
· Take responsibility for organizing and implementing organization building and mobilization activities in assigned turf.
· Grow the union through house visits, worksite visits, meetings and member-to-member outreach.
· Provide regular written and verbal reports.
· Mobilize members to participate in targeted advocacy activities.
· Identify, recruit, and train member leaders.
· Work with local staff to identify members involved in local community organizations and educate members on connecting working family issues with their community organizations, labor unions, etc.
· Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
· Motivated self-starters with a commitment to building strong unions.
· Solid, mature judgment in interacting and communicating with workers, the public, political and community leaders.
· Willingness and ability to take direction and function well within a team structure.
· Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in diverse communities.
· Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills.
· Prior experience with event turnout, volunteer recruitment, member sign up, and mobilization.
· It is preferred that candidates have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, and Excel. Experience with Nationbuilder is a plus.
· Strong written and verbal communications skills.
· Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends and occasional holidays.
· Ability to travel on a regular basis within the region and across Virginia.
· Candidates must maintain a valid state driver's license, auto insurance and have a car for work purposes.
· Bilingual skills a plus, but not required.
SEIU Virginia 512 is committed to providing staff development opportunities and resources. It is recognized that the majority of an organizer's skill development happens through on-the-job experience.
Compensation
Organizer positions start at $36,000/year, and move up to $39,000 at the end of the first year. Generous benefits package, including full healthcare coverage, provided.
Application Requirements:
A resume and cover letter are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for us, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.
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SEIU Virginia 512 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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