SEIU Local 521 · 3 weeks ago
Senior Internal Organizer
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSEIU Local 521 is a union representing over 50,000 public service workers, dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of its members. The Senior Internal Organizer will work under the direction of the Regional Director and/or Coordinator, focusing on building worker power through strategic organizing and campaign management.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Acting as Chief Bargainer for one or more contracts with responsibility to oversee table, manage the union’s responses, develop, implement, and oversee the field campaign
Leading several member leaders on Lost Time/Member Organizers including training, mentoring and ongoing support as they complete their assignment
Facilitating and guiding members and other staff in complex labor relations issues such as but not limited to meet and confers and unfair labor practices that impact multiple members. This includes developing and implementing a field organizing campaign connected to the labor relations issue
Identifying, recruiting, training, and developing officers and leaders within the turf to build capacity and organize member power including developing a short term and long-term visions for their respective chapters
Leading and assisting in developing plans for worksite campaigns for specific issues including public budget issues, contract negotiations, safety, etc
Assisting in holding one on one meetings with staff and member leaders on Union leave
Creating or assisting members in creating communication systems; writing and editing leaflets, proposals, newsletters, etc. in coordination with communications staff
Collaborate with Director/Coordinator in strategic planning for the region/team
Developing and coaching of Lead Internal Organizers that may be assigned within the region
Qualification
Required
Ability to perform all responsibilities of the Internal Organizer at or near an expert level
Ability to independently plan, develop, implement, and oversee campaigns such as, but not limited to: issue organizing, contract bargaining, and strategic campaigns
Ability to increase overall membership density within their assigned areas by working with member leaders
Ability to mentor staff and members in all aspects of internal organizing work rooted in the understanding of worker power and the vision and mission of SEIU
Ability to build strong positive relationships with members that are rooted in the understanding of worker power and the vision and mission of SEIU
High degree of understanding of the organizing conversation, ability to have an organizing conversation with ease and teach members and staff to gain this skill
Ability to consistently have organizing conversations that lead to a member gaining a deeper understanding about the importance of political power to win on the issues that matter to them. Additionally, these conversations consistently lead to member joining COPE and participating in GOTV efforts
Consistently meet goals for membership, COPE, GOTV shifts, leader recruitment and other goals as established by the local
Commitment to racial justice rooted in the understanding that we cannot achieve economic justice without racial justice
Ability to have conversations with members and staff about race and ability to apply a racial justice lens to daily work
Candidate demonstrates high proficiency in the understanding and application of complex bargaining strategies that lead to strong contracts and increased union power by increasing membership and COPE as main component of the contract campaign
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with staff from other teams in a campaign team setting and demonstrate understanding of program departments' role/contribution in a strategic campaign
Demonstrated capacity to lead large projects and/or campaigns responsible for implementing a plan and guiding other staff
Ability to assess a worksite, identify leaders, build an organizing committee, organize around worksite issue and win, and lead to increased membership density and members joining COPE
Ability to work in an unpredictable and ever-evolving environment with little oversight
Ability to consistently meet timelines and follow procedures related to labor contracts, union bylaws, and related protocols
Ability to quickly distinguish between an individual and a group grievance and consistently follow related protocols/policies by working collaboratively with Stewards, other impacted members, Member Resource Center and Contract Enforcement Departments
Possess strong emotional intelligence and ability to quickly gain and maintain trust with staff and members
Must possess a valid California driver's license; must pass a DMV check and have a good driving record
Must have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident bodily injury liability/$100,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use
Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience at higher level as described in the position description within SEIU 521 or equivalent
Must be an exemplary employee with satisfactory or higher than average rated evaluations
Excellent judgment and ability to discern priorities when faced with many important tasks
Extensive knowledge of labor rights and contract language and ability to learn these quickly
Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends
Ability to communicate well in writing and orally
Ability to maintain work files and comply with administrative reporting
Preferred
Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese is a plus
Benefits
Fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance
A generous leave package
Fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan
401(K)
Flexible savings accounts for annual health and childcare expenses
$200,000 life insurance plan
Other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU 521
Company
SEIU Local 521
SEIU Local 521 is on the cutting edge of progressive activism, building the power of workers and engaging in larger social justice issues such as immigration, racial and environmental justice.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Deborah Narvaez
Executive Representative to the Chief Elected Officer, SEIU 521
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