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SEIU HCII · 1 month ago

Campaign Organizer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$62K/yr - $69K/yr

SEIU Healthcare IL IN MO KS is a dynamic union representing over 100,000 healthcare and childcare workers across several states. The Campaign Organizer will work to empower unorganized workers, build support for union efforts, and lead campaigns to improve workplace conditions and access to healthcare.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Expand the membership of the union

Build support for union organizing efforts amongst workers, community members, consumers and others

Develop members to become capable of executing important union organizing roles ensuring members; grow, learn and lead

Build and support Organizing Committees through which workers can exercise leadership in campaigns

Effectively communicate and promote the Local’s vision and mission

Develop worksite campaigns and actions based on group issues

Mobilize workers and coordinate organizing meetings, actions and other activities

Participate in a wide variety of campaign models and settings

Other Duties as assigned

Qualification

Union organizingLeadership developmentStrategic thinkingMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingDedication to social changeBilingual English/SpanishCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Ability to lead, motivate and inspire workers to develop into leaders and participate in key union organizing activities even in the face of employer opposition and intimidation (i.e. building organizing committees, member to member organizing, actions, etc.)

Demonstrated understanding of the organizing models employed and how they can be used to empower workers, build the union and improve workers' lives

Ability to think strategically, take initiative and be creative in engaging workers in campaigns and provide the support needed to be successful

Sound interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to establish and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds

Desire to learn and develop knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining, organizing models and other labor issues and human resource management practices

Ability to develop member leaders to deal with worksite issues

Sound organizational skills to manage and prioritize work subject to deadlines in a dynamic and changing environment, as an individual and as a member of a team

Good judgment and problem-solving skills

Ability to formulate and deliver on short-term and long-term campaign building goals

Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and internet or willingness to learn

A valid driver's license, car and car insurance

Dedication to the success of workers' struggles for social change

Professional training opportunities