External Union Organizer Ad, SEIU Wisconsin
SEIU - Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774Work at SEIU
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Implement organizing campaigns, with supervision, to win Union recognition forunorganized workplaces, building organizing committees, identifying issues, leadershipidentification and development, and preparing workers for NLRB, and other elections,and/or strategic and recognition campaigns.Implement internal organizing campaigns to sign up new members, mobilize membersaround bargaining and political campaigns, develop internal team leader structures andmobilize the community and others to pressure employers.Educate workers and others on how power relationships work and how workerscan/should use that knowledge.Communicate with workers including listening, framing issues and motivating them toparticipate actively.Visit work sites on a regular basis covering all shifts.Organize rallies and demonstrations; provide strike support including organizing workersand members involvement, support actions, pressure campaigns on employers andbuilding community support.Lead workers in community issues and build relationships with relevantpeople/groups/organizations outside the Union.Represent the Union as assigned in community and labor coalition activities.Attend and participate in staff meetings.Complete all required administrative tasks (i.e., activity forms, expense forms, etc.) in atimely manner.Maintain accurate record keeping.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Experience as an Organizer or demonstrated ability to carry on the responsibilities of thejob.Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to relate, establish andcultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.Committed to learning about leading and motivating workers in necessary struggles.Dedication to workers’ rights and social justice.Skilled at managing and meeting many and varying deadlines.Effective demonstrable oral, written and listening skills in English; bilingual skills highlydesirable.Excellent analytical and judgment skills as demonstrable by the ability to assessinformation and evidence and act strategically.Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills showing flexibility as needed; adept atdealing with conflicting/changing priorities.Effective facilitating and organizing meeting skills.Ability to work and organize independently and as part of a team.Working knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, e-mail, accessing theinternet, and databases.The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.Key Requirements:Personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU and to the specific program ofSEIU Wisconsin and to the struggle for economic, social, and racial justice.Excellent, proven Communication skills.Ability to take and incorporate feedback.Excellent listening skills.Possession of a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a reliable automobile.The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Willingness to work long and varying hours including weekends, nights and holidays.Regular worksite visits, home visits and canvassing are required.VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:This position will have regular and direct dealings with individuals engaged in a healthcaresetting and individuals who work with those that are immunocompromised, therefore, candidateswill be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencingemployment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for eithera) a certain medical condition(s); or b) on the basis of sincerely held strong religious beliefs andpractices; c) as otherwise required by law.LOCATION:This position is based in the Madison office located at 33 Nob Hill Road, Madison, WI 53705with occasional travel within the state of Wisconsin.SALARY AND BENEFITS:Starting salary of $50,000 with potential for higher compensation based on experience andqualifications.Company-paid benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, pension plan, paid time off, andpaid holidays.Send cover letter and résumé to:SEIU WisconsinEmail: info@seiuwi.org33 Nob Hill RoadMadison, WI 53705Fax 608-270-2025
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