Internal Organizing

SEIU Local 521 is seeking an Internal Organizer to work with members in one or more organized jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to social and economic justice and the ability to create and execute detailed organizing plans.

Requirements

• Identify, recruit, train, develop stewards, officers, and leaders
• Lead and assist in developing plans for worksite campaigns for specific issues
• Create or assist members in creating communication systems
• Negotiate or assist in contract negotiations
• Monitor stewards and officers in their representational duties
• Meet timelines and procedures related to labor contracts, union bylaws, and policies
• Encourage participation in political and lobbying activities
• Participate in and learn to lead residual organizing campaigns
• Lead staff members or community-based committees

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous leave package
• Fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan
• 401(K)
• Flexible savings accounts for annual health and childcare expenses
• $200,000 life insurance plan