SEIU Healthcare Michigan
 

Internal Field Coordinator

Based in Michigan

 

About the organization:
SEIU Healthcare Michigan is the largest healthcare worker union in the state, representing over 16,000 workers across the industry. We work to build a strong, vibrant, multi-racial, multi-generational labor movement that centers worker power as the vehicle to create good union jobs and healthy communities for all who call Michigan home.

About the position
The role of the Internal Field Coordinator will be to provide leadership, direction, and development to staff and members, and coordinate key initiatives within the internal organizing department. Under the direction of union leadership, the Internal Field Coordinator will lead and develop a team of internal organizers to conduct strategic and impactful campaigns to and to establish effective workplace member leader structures to engage new employees, defend contracts, and maintain clear communication with all members. The Internal Field Coordinator will oversee multiple complex collective bargaining agreements, center worker and leader development, and support the development of others to lead successful contract campaigns.

Location: State of Michigan

Reports to: Division Director

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Internal Organizers to ensure that a successful field campaign is central to the strategic organizing efforts, while developing and executing a personal monthly/quarterly work plan.
• Create strategic campaign calendars to meet campaign goals, and lead the execution of campaigns in collaboration with staff across union departments and districts.
• Lead curriculum development and coordinate/run organizing team meetings and training sessions.
• Work with the leadership team and the organizing department to identify and interview union members for Member Organizing Brigades.
• Support the team’s development in organizing, leadership, and other relevant skills.
• Build effective external relationships within the communities we are organizing, as well as strengthen internal relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?
Required:

• In-depth understanding of non-union worker organizing with five to seven years of organizing experience, including strategic campaign planning and supervision of Organizers.
• Proven supervisory experience, with the ability to create accountability, measure performance, and develop staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with effective presentation abilities.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and utilize internal organizing software and apps.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, including union staff at all levels.
• A deep passion for social and economic justice issues.
• Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish, Arabic)

Preferred:

• Experience working in the healthcare field;
• Experience with external organizing campaigns;
• Experience leading a bargaining table;
• Experience leading a contract campaign;
• Knowledge of union history, organization, and strategy.

Salary: $80,000/year

Benefits
SEIU Healthcare Michigan staff enjoy excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage (major medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their eligible dependents. Additional perks include an auto and phone allowance, generous holiday policies, and a pension plan.

The position is a full-time position that occasionally requires long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.

SEIU HCMI is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

To Apply:
Submit résumés to: info@seiuhealthcaremi.org.