California State Employees Association
CSUEU/SEIU Local 2579

Organizer / Union Representative
Southern California

Based in Southern California

 

Job # CSUEU.2025.03

California State University Employees Union (CSUEU), an affiliate of California State Employees Association (CSEA), has an opening which will be filled in the classification of Organizer / Union Representative ($6,529/mo – $8,591/mo). The position will be based in Southern CA.

California State University Employees Union/SEIU Local 2579 represents approximately 16,000 represented employees across California. CSUEU’s members are the backbone of the California State University system. The Organizer position reports directly to the CSUEU Executive Director.

The Organizer will have primary responsibility in an assigned area for the full range of organizing, leadership development and representation of a diverse membership. The position reports directly to the CSUEU Executive Director.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 home.
• Create and maintain lists and charts, which may include input on, and operation of, computerized database systems.
• Coordinate field campaigns in support of contract campaigns, meet and confers and the resolution of other worksite issues.
• Serve as the lead staff negotiator in bargaining unit negotiations and meet and confers.
• Provide training and guidance to negotiating committees.
• 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.
• Process grievances and appeals up to and including final level of SPB, PERB, NLRB or arbitration, including investigation, preparation of witnesses, exhibits and briefs, and general development of cases.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Experience as a union steward or officer, or as an organizer in a field other than labor (community, social justice, environmental, etc.), or proven ability to carry on the responsibilities of the job.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to listen actively and frame issues.
• Analytical skills directed towards strategic planning, and the ability to deal with conflicting/ changing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with widely varied ethnic, occupational and social groups.
• Strong computer skills, such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Access ,email programs and social media tools.
• Ability to work within timelines under pressure and general supervision.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours and participate in all union wide activities.
• Willingness to travel and work in different locations for determined periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license, working automobile and valid auto insurance with minimum level of coverage required by staff union contract.
• Commitment to social justice and building power for workers.

To Apply:
If you are interested in this position please send a cover letter and résumé to: careers@calcsea.org. Please list the job number, Job # CSUEU.2025.03 in your subject line. No phone calls.