External Union Organizer, SEIU Wisconsin

SEIU Wisconsin is seeking an External Union Organizer to bring new members into the union through external or internal organizing and campaigning. The position is a 6-month project position with potential to remain on permanent staff. The External Union Organizer will implement organizing campaigns, educate workers on power relationships, communicate with workers, and represent the union in community and labor coalition activities.

Requirements

• Experience as an Organizer or demonstrated ability to carry on the responsibilities of the job
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• 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
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays