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SEIU Wisconsin: Healthcare and Service Workers Stronger Together

SEIU Wisconsin
Healthcare and Service Workers Stronger Together


External Organizer

Based in Madison, WI

 

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 $50,000 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.  

To Apply:
Send cover letter and résumé to:

SEIU Wisconsin
Email: info@seiuwi.org
33 Nob Hill Road
Madison, WI 53705
Fax 608-270-2025

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