Workers United-SEIU

DC-Baltimore Area Project-Based Organizer

Based in Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD Metro Area

 

Workers United-SEIU seeks an Organizer for a term of one year with the possibility of extension to join one or more exciting campaigns to organize with workers building power at their worksites, in their industries and in their communities. 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 Workers United 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. We are also leading dynamic campaigns organizing young workers in new industries. We are the union for Starbucks workers and for the more than 1,400 workers at 34 rock-climbing gyms across the country who have joined our Climbing Workers United campaign.

Workers United has a deeply rooted history representing garment and textile workers. We are the former International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union, which was created in 1900 to fight sweatshops and win decent working conditions in the garment industry. The ILGWU was one the first U.S. unions to have a primarily female and immigrant membership. We’re also the former Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU), which fought racist factory owners and won historic organizing victories in Southern textile mills.

Today we still hold close our founding values from over 100 years ago: every industry is organizable, and 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 the Deputy Organizing Director and a Lead Organizer, supports workers in new organizing campaigns and first contract fights in the Washington, DC-Baltimore Metropolitan Area.
• Assists in the direction and development and training of volunteer member organizers and Organizing Committee members.
• Ensures the tracking, reporting and analysis on all campaigns in their purview.
• Works with allied organizations and communities in the fight for better conditions in the industries Workers United organizes and represents.
• 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, meeting varied deadlines, and being flexible with changing priorities
• Effective demonstrable oral, written and listening skills in English.
• Experienced in receiving and offering feedback openly and constructively 
• 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 driving record. 

LOCATION: Washington, DC-Baltimore Metro Area

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary range for this position is $58,000 – $70,000 depending on experience. We offer a generous benefits package including fully employer-paid health, dental, and optical insurance. This position will be held for one year following hire date, with the possibility of extension. 

TO APPLY: 
E-mail a cover letter and detailed résumé and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references to jobs@workers-united.org. Please include “DMV Organizer” in the subject line of your email. 

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.