Purpose:
The role of the Organizer-Representative is to organize, represent, and mobilize workers.
Organizing is developing collective worker-power through base-building activities, including membership recruitment, leadership development, internal issue campaigns, external growth campaigns, political education, and committee leadership (e.g. organizing committees, contract action teams, community groups, etc.)
Representation is expanding and enforcing the rights of workers through contract negotiations, impact bargaining, labor-management meetings, unfair labor practice charges, and grievances. Mobilizing is turning members out for union, community, and political campaigns.
Assignments:
The Organizer-Representatives will be assigned to one or more of the following areas of responsibility. Assignments are made by the Staff Director and are subject to change based on the needs of the Local.
Duties and Responsibilities:*
The Organizer-Representative performs a wide range of duties, which may vary according to the needs of the overall program or a specific campaign. Examples of those duties and responsibilities are listed below:
*All staff may be assigned other duties not included in this job description as required by the organization.
Scope and Nature of Supervision:
An Organizer-Representative must be able to organize their time, and develop and carry out plans with minimum supervision. They must also be able to receive direction from and interact with their immediate supervisor and/or their designated Lead when it becomes necessary.
Criteria for Evaluation:
The Organizer-Representative will be evaluated on their ability and skill in assisting the Local Union to meet its goal of organizing and representing workers successfully. Among other criteria, s/he will be evaluated on the ability to:
Working Conditions:
Organizer-Representatives will be required to work long and irregular hours, and to work on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Other Expectations:
Organizer-Representatives are expected to lead by example. It is the role of the Organizer- Representative to provide model behaviors of what is expected as a Leader in our Local Union. All staff is expected to respect the processes of the organization and is expected to work within the framework of the Local Union to resolve internal disputes and issues.
Key Qualifications:
Organizer-Representatives will be expected to be proficient in the following skills and abilities within one year of hire or one year from the date of implementation of the new organizing model:
Compensation:
SEIU Local 221 offers a competitive salary based on staff union contract provisions. Salary range is: $68,000 – $89,000. Benefits include a car allowance, health care, dental, prescription, vision, and retirement plans, and vacation/time off policy.
About SEIU Local 221:
Service Employees International Union, Local 221 (SEIU Local 221) is a progressive union representing over 13,000 San Diego and Imperial County area employees, including County, cities, courts, schools, Red Cross, and Head Start workers. With an active membership, we plan to organize thousands more workers to continue to be the leading political and community voice for working families in San Diego. This voice comes directly from our members. We believe that the needs and issues of working people are integral to any true social change.
Submission Instructions:
Submit cover letter and résumé via email to: jobs@seiu221.org
Local 221 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, or disability.
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