External Union Organizer, SEIU Wisconsin

SEIU Wisconsin Healthcare and Service Workers Stronger Together External Union Organizer

SEIU Wisconsin is Wisconsins largest and fastest-growing healthcare and property services workers union. We represent over 7,000 workers across the State. In these tough economic times, there has been no stronger advocate - for safe jobs with good wages and benefits for workers in Wisconsin. SEIU members believe in and are fighting for a Just Society where all workers are valued and all people respectedno matter where they come from or what color they are; where all families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to come.

PURPOSE: External Union Organizers at SEIU Wisconsin are responsible for bringing new members into the union either through external or internal organizing and campaigning. This position is a 6-month project position, with potential to remain on permanent staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement organizing campaigns, with supervision, to win Union recognition for unorganized workplaces, building organizing committees, identifying issues, leadership identification 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 members around bargaining and political campaigns, develop internal team leader structures and mobilize the community and others to pressure employers
• Educate workers and others on how power relationships work and how workers can/should use that knowledge
• Communicate with workers including listening, framing issues and motivating them to participate actively
• Visit work sites on a regular basis covering all shifts
• Organize rallies and demonstrations; provide strike support including organizing workers and members involvement, support actions, pressure campaigns on employers and building community support
• Lead workers in community issues and build relationships with relevant people/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 a timely manner
• Maintain accurate record keeping
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience as an Organizer or demonstrated ability to carry on the responsibilities of the job
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to relate, establish and cultivate 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 highly desirable
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills as demonstrable by the ability to assess information and evidence and act strategically
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills showing flexibility as needed; adept at dealing 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 the internet, 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 of SEIU 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 healthcare setting and individuals who work with those that are immunocompromised, therefore, candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for either a) a certain medical condition(s); or b) on the basis of sincerely held strong religious beliefs and practices; c) as otherwise required by law.

LOCATION: This position is based in the Madison office located at 33 Nob Hill Road, Madison, WI 53705 with occasional travel within the state of Wisconsin.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary of $53,068 with potential for higher compensation based on experience and qualifications. Company-paid benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, pension plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.