SEIU Local 503
In It Together

Collective Bargaining Strategist

Based in Portland or Salem, OR

 

General Description:
SEIU 503 is Oregon’s largest labor union, representing 72,000 care providers and public services workers. We envision a just and vibrant society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and where all people can provide for themselves and their families. We are a local affiliate of the Service Employees International Union, an organization of 2-million members in the U.S.

The successful candidate will Design and lead strategic bargaining or field campaigns with a focus on issues impacting public employees and care providers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assisting in development of the union’s bargaining program.
• Researching, crafting and analyzing bargaining issues as part of a long-term plan to improve the lives of Oregonians and our members.
• Developing and executing strategic campaign plans, including collaborating with the Department/Program Directors to develop strategic plans.
• Leading organizers in the development and execution of campaign deliverables.
• Leading a team that works to implement the plans and strategic campaigns.
• Development and execution of strategic campaigns
• Leading Organizers or Teams in the development and execution of plans and strategic campaigns
• Leading multi-departmental strategic bargaining campaigns
• Collaborating with and supporting Department/Program Directors in the development and execution of strategic campaigns
• Preparation for and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; ratification of contracts; including work action preparation and recruitment.
• Lead bargaining team and negotiations training, Union Steward training, and leadership training and development
• Contract interpretation; grievance handling and preparation and presentation of arbitration cases; setting up communication systems (personal and telephone) for distribution of information and materials for organizing, bargaining, contract enforcement, and political action.
• Political action: door-to-door canvassing, phone banks, issue campaigns, candidate campaigns, informing the membership on the issues and candidates, targeting candidates, targeting precincts for candidate races, voter registration, questionnaires and surveys on candidates and issues; get-out-the-vote drives.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated capabilities in organizing, bargaining, contract administration, political action, leadership identification and development, and motivating people to take action.
• Project management.
• Proven experience working with state agencies.
• Proven experience working with member leaders to implement the Union’s bargaining program.
• Computer (data base) skills and writing capability, valid driver's license, and current insurance coverage.
• Excellent communications skills required.

Working Environment:

☐ Group 1 - Requires performing instant or sustained arduous physical activity
☒ Group 2 - Requires occasional lifting and exertion for short periods
☐ Group 3 - Very Limited Physical Exertion

Office and field work involving travel to all areas of the state - sometimes with overnight stays - in a variety of environmental conditions. The workweek is Monday through Friday plus weekend work when specifically assigned. The workday may begin before and extend beyond normal office hours depending on the demands of the assignment.

Technology and Equipment:

• Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Tools
• Telephone
• Copier
• Camera and/or Video camera and system
• Computer Software: (Word, Excel, PageMaker, FileMaker Pro, etc.)

Pay and Benefits:
Comprehensive fully paid health, dental and vision benefits for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, generous holiday and vacation policies and a 15% employer-paid defined contribution 401K. Compensation range is based on experience $74,964 – $112,596 annually.

Summary:
We are committed to hiring staff who reflect our membership and model the unity and equity that we seek to create in Oregon communities. Women, LGBTQ, people of color, immigrants, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Send cover letter and résumé to Arturo Rodriguez Flores, Recruitment Strategist, rodriguezfloresa@seiu503.org.