External Union Organizer, SEIU Wisconsin

SEIU Wisconsin Healthcare and Service Workers

Stronger Together
External Union Organizer

About SEIU Wisconsin:

SEIU Wisconsin is Wisconsin's 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 respected—no 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:

Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.

• 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.

Send cover letter and résumé to:
SEIU Wisconsin
Email: [email protected]
33 Nob Hill Road
Madison, WI 53705
Fax 608-270-2025