Labor Organizer - Local 503, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97200

[SEIU]

SEIU Local 503 (Service Employees International Union)

Job Title: Labor Organizer

Location: Portland OR

SEIU 503 is a union of 55,000 public workers, care providers, and non-profit employees in Oregon. We envision a just and vibrant society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and where all workers can provide for themselves and their families.

Entry Level Labor Organizer positions are available in Portland, Oregon.

The principal role of the entry level Organizer position is to build union member power through mobilizing members around issues and campaigns, increasing union membership, engaging members in contract campaigns and political actions, responding to basic information requests, assisting with low-level contract enforcement, and other duties as assigned. These positions will receive significant training and will be an excellent introduction to the labor movement, for those considering a career in union organizing.

Duties that must be performed to accomplish the purpose of this position:

· Assist in organizing efforts to mobilize workers (internal, external, and political);

· Assist leaders/officers in the performance of their responsibilities;

· Follow through on communicating and sharing information with members regarding organizing, bargaining, contract enforcement, and political action;

Identify organizing issues and refer members to field and member resource center (MRC) organizers for appropriate follow-up and support;
Increase membership and member engagement through ongoing outreach via phone-banking, home visits, and site visits;
Answer basic incoming MRC questions, assist with low-level contract representation, and refer to other departments as appropriate for further support, representation, or organizing;
Engage in political action through door-to-door canvassing, phone banks, issue campaigns, candidate campaigns, membership education on priority issues and candidates, member mobilization for lobbying and get-out-the-vote drives.

Minimum Qualifications:

A demonstrated commitment to empowering workers through the labor movement or community/political work;
Experience working for social justice as an organizer or activist;
Excellent verbal and written communications skills required;
Experience with political action, leadership identification and development, and motivating people to take action preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

These are 40 hour per week positions and are eligible for overtime. Shifts may include evening and weekend work. All positions are full-time. Pay range is $3302 - $3800 per month, depending on experience, with an excellent compensation and benefit package.

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.

***********************************

SEIU Local 503 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PI95712264

Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/9jsvmtpjfp