PUBLIC SECTOR LEAD INTERNAL ORGANIZER

Public Sector Lead Internal

Organizer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Public Sector Lead Internal

Organizer  will organize and represent

members, and mentor and direct the day-to-day field activities of the Public

Sector Internal Organizers. Travel throughout the state is necessary, along

with infrequent out-of-state travel. This is a temporary position, lasting

through the contract ratification.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

·  Lead internal organizers in identifying, recruiting, developing and

involving member leaders

·  Assist in the staff training and development of Internal Organizers

·  Coordinate day-to-day aspect of team plans and facilitate implementation

of union goals

·  Serve in the role of Chapter Adviser to specific chapters (chapters

mostly based off agency where members work)

·  Work with union officers, stewards, and members to solve problems at

work through formal (impact bargaining, Labor Management meetings) and informal

(direct action, member-led activities) means

·  Facilitate and conduct agency Labor-Management meetings at the statewide

and local level

·  Participate in and lead the current internal programs of the local,

including coordination of new member recruitment and member retention

·  Build strong contract campaigns and negotiate agreements

·  Mentor, develop, and assist member leaders in successful workplace

action programs, holding regular worksite meetings, and ensuring worksite

communication systems exist

·  Mobilize workers and other stakeholders around worksite issues

·  Work with the MARC to ensure communication around workplace issues and

grievances to establish a strategy to resolve them

·  Engage workers in building a powerful political program, including the

509 Committee On Political Education (COPE) fund goals, electoral activity, and

legislative activity

·  Perform related work as required

SUPERVISION

·  Reports to the Public Sector Coordinator

·  Leads Internal Organizers and member leaders  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

·  At least 3 years experience with organizing (union or worker organizing

strongly preferred) and contract/issue-based campaigns

·  Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capability

·  Ability to lead, train, and assess staff skill development

·  Ability to exercise a high level of judgment and ensure accountability

·  Experience working in human services, or with human service workers

preferred

·  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening, speaking

and writing)

·  Strong commitment to the labor movement and workers

·  Ability to work both independently and part of a team, particularly with

people from diverse backgrounds

·  Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities at the same

time, be proactive and maintain flexibility, adaptability, and demonstrate a

willingness to learn

·  Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and

weekends

·  Possession of an insured, registered vehicle and a valid driver's

license

SALARY & BENEFITS:

This

is a union bargaining unit position. SEIU Local 509 offers competitive salaries

(commensurate with experience) and a generous benefits package. The salary range for this position is $85,969.84 to $97,390.11.

APPLICATION

PROCESS:

SEIU

Local 509 is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to

diversity — women, people of color and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged

to apply. Interested candidates should submit a résumé to: jobapplication@seiu509.org

The deadline for the application

is February 2, 2024.

*The COVID vaccine (including boosters) is required

for all SEIU 509 employees.