Workers United Pennsylvania Joint Board
an SEIU affiliate

Organizing Director

Statewide in Pennsylvania
(office is in Allentown, PA)

 

The Pennsylvania Joint Board of Workers United, SEIU (PAJB) seeks an Organizing Director to lead new organizing campaigns and support workers in building power at their worksites, in their industries, and in their communities. We are seeking a driven, talented individual committed to bottom-up worker organizing and ready to immediately join the PAJB Organizing Team to grow these campaigns.

WHO WE ARE: The Pennsylvania Joint Board of Workers United, SEIU (PAJB), represents approximately 5,000 workers employed by 30 employers spanning from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Our membership is diverse and includes garment workers, food service workers, distribution center workers, and industrial laundry workers.

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

Today, we still hold the values from over 100 years ago close: 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, which has over two million members in the United States and Canada and is a leader in the fight for social justice.

LOCATION: Statewide, office is in Allentown, PA

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead external and internal organizing campaigns and assist in executing the strategic organizing plan for the PAJB, including NLRB election campaigns.
• Central to the role is planning and executing successful campaigns to grow our union and build worker power.
• Supervise, train, and mentor organizing staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability and mutual support within the organizing team.
• Develop and lead trainings for staff and leaders, including organizing skills and campaign strategy.
• Responsible for the training and development of volunteer member organizers and members of the Organizing Committee.
• Ensure tracking, reporting, and analysis of all campaigns.
• Provide support for the PAJB's overall work.
• Work with allied organizations and communities in the fight for better conditions in the industries PAJB organizes and represents.

Qualifications:

• At least six years of experience in union organizing or related campaigns, including at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build and maintain respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively plan and implement work and manage time, both as part of a team and individually.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly convey information and ideas both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Experience in planning and executing successful organizing campaigns, particularly workplace campaigns.
• Strong leadership development and facilitation skills.
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills, as demonstrated by the ability to evaluate information and evidence and to act strategically.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, showing flexibility as needed; adept at handling conflicting or changing priorities.
• Skilled at managing and meeting many and varied deadlines.
• Knowledge of the labor movement, including labor history, current organizing conditions, labor law, and workers' rights.
• Committed to economic and social justice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, and database software.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Requirements: 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. A car allowance will be provided.
• Willing to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Willing to travel and stay overnight when needed.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package, including a pension and fully paid health insurance. 

TO APPLY: 
E-mail a cover letter, a detailed résumé, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references to jobs@pajbwu.org.

• Indicate the position you are applying for in your cover letter.

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

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
PA JB 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.