Field Coordinator

About the organization:
SEIU Healthcare Michigan (HCMI) is a dynamic labor union and the largest healthcare worker union in the state, representing over 50,000 long-term care and hospital workers. HCMI members are dedicated to raising standards for healthcare workers and ensuring access to affordable healthcare for all Michiganders. As part of the two-million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU), we believe in valuing all workers and respecting all people, fostering thriving communities, and leaving a more equitable world for future generations. We work to build a strong, vibrant, multi-racial, multi- generational labor movement that centers worker power as the vehicle to create good union jobs and healthy communities for all who call Michigan home.

About the position:
The role of the Field Coordinator will be to provide leadership, direction, and development to staff and members, and coordinate key initiatives within the internal or external organizing department. Under the direction of union leadership, the Field Coordinator will lead and develop a team of organizers to conduct strategic and impactful campaigns and to establish effective member leader structures in order to engage new employees, defend contracts, and maintain clear communication with all members. The Field Coordinator will oversee multiple complex collective bargaining agreements and support the development of others to lead successful contract campaigns.

Location: State of Michigan
Reports to: Division Director

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of Organizers to ensure that a successful field campaign is central to the strategic organizing efforts, while developing and executing a personal monthly/quarterly work plan.
• Create a strategic campaign calendar to meet campaign goals, and lead the execution of campaigns in collaboration with staff across union departments and districts.
• Lead curriculum development and coordinate/run organizing team meetings and training sessions.
• Work with the leadership team and the organizing department to identify and interview union members for Member Organizing Brigades.
• Support the team’s development in organizing, leadership, and other relevant skills.
• Build effective external relationships within the communities we are organizing, as well as strengthen relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?
Required:

• In-depth understanding of non-union worker organizing with five to seven years of organizing experience, including strategic campaign planning and supervision of Organizers.
• Proven supervisory experience, with the ability to create accountability, measure performance, and develop staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with effective presentation abilities.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and utilize organizing software and apps.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, including union staff at all levels.
• A deep passion for social and economic justice issues.
• Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish, French, Arabic)

Preferred:

• Experience working in the healthcare field;
• Experience with external organizing campaigns;
• Experience leading a bargaining table;
• Experience leading a contract campaign;
• Knowledge of union history, organization, and strategy.

Benefits
SEIU Healthcare Michigan staff enjoy excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage (major medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their eligible dependents. Additional perks include an auto and phone allowance or work phone provided, generous holiday policies, and a pension plan.

The position is a full-time position that occasionally requires long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.

SEIU HCMI is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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