Organizer in Training-Strategic Campaigns - Sacramento, CA, Local 1000

SEIU Local 1000 is seeking an Organizer in Training for their Strategic Campaigns Department in Sacramento, CA. This entry-level position will develop skills to advance into the journey level Union Representative/Organizer classification.

Requirements

• Identify, recruit, train and develop worksite leaders and stewards.
• Lead, motivate and mobilize worksite leaders, stewards and members in internal and external organizing, politics, community alliance building and other union activities.
• Develop and maintain effective communication networks in worksites, including writing and distributing leaflets, notices, newsletters, emails and other materials among worksite leaders, stewards and members.
• Visit members and potential members at their homes.
• Create and maintain lists and charts, which may include input on, and operation of, computerized database systems.
• Work with worksite stewards and leaders to represent members through the grievance and arbitration system, as well as mobilizing members to take action around issues in the worksite.
• Effectively advance the Union’s positions in community groups, political groups, and labor councils and with local, state and federal officials and legislative bodies.
• Conduct research and analyze data.
• Prepare and present clear, concise and complete verbal and written reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous vacation package
• Pension plan
• 401(K) plan
• Optional flexible savings accounts for health and childcare expenses
• Employee assistance program