Workers United-SEIU

Organizer
Starbucks Campaign

Based in Colorado
(preferably Denver area)

 

Workers United-SEIU seeks an Organizer for six months with the possibility of extension to join the campaign to win justice for workers at Starbucks. We are looking for a hardworking, driven, talented individual who is committed to winning campaigns for working people and is ready to immediately get to work with the Starbucks Organizing Team to win this campaign.

WHO WE ARE: Workers United - SEIU represents approximately 86,000 workers across the US and Canada. Our membership is diverse, and includes garment workers, food service workers, distribution center workers, and industrial laundry workers.

Workers United has a deeply rooted history representing garment workers. We are the former International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union, which was created in 1900 to fight sweatshops and bring decent working conditions. The ILGWU was one the first U.S. unions to have a primarily female membership.

Today we still hold the values close from over 100 years ago; every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. These are the same values shared by our parent union, the Service Employee International Union, with more than two million members in the United States and Canada and a leader in the fight for social justice.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a regional Coordinator, helps lead new organizing campaigns in Starbucks stores across the region
• Organizes members in unionized Starbucks locations to build member strength and participation in union program
• Support with contract bargaining and dispute resolution as needed
• Works along with campaign staff to carry out duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in labor and/or community organizing is preferable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to relate, establish and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop varied communications tools as part of organizing campaigns
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and meeting varied deadlines
• Effective demonstrable oral, written and listening skills in English. Excellent analytical and judgment skills as demonstrable by the ability to evaluate information and evidence and act strategically
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills showing flexibility as needed; adept at dealing with changing priorities
• Effective facilitation and meeting management skills
• Experience organizing independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of computer programs including social media, Word, Excel, and good planning and administrative skills

REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good record. Please note that this position will require a substantial amount of travel during the school year. All travel expenses will be covered.

LOCATION: Colorado, preferably Denver area

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Generous salary and benefits package (prorated based on $52,000 for 12 months),including fully employer paid health, dental, and optical insurance.

TO APPLY:
Email a cover letter and detailed résumé and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references to: grace.easterby@workers-united.org

This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Workers United - SEIU is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.