SEIU Wisconsin Healthcare and Service Workers Stronger Together External Union Organizer About SEIU Wisconsin: SEIU Wisconsin is Wisconsin's largest and fastest-growing healthcare and property services workers union. We represent over 7,000 workers across the State. In these tough economic times, there has been no stronger advocate - for safe jobs with good wages and benefits for workers in Wisconsin. SEIU members believe in and are fighting for a Just Society where all workers are valued and all people respected—no matter where they come from or what color they are; where all families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to come. PURPOSE: External Union Organizers at SEIU Wisconsin are responsible for bringing new members into the union either through external or internal organizing and campaigning. This position is a 6-month project position, with potential to remain on permanent staff. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification. • Implement organizing campaigns, with supervision, to win Union recognition for unorganized workplaces, building organizing committees, identifying issues, leadership identification and development, and preparing workers for NLRB, and other elections, and/or strategic and recognition campaigns • Implement internal organizing campaigns to sign up new members, mobilize members around bargaining and political campaigns, develop internal team leader structures and mobilize the community and others to pressure employers • Educate workers and others on how power relationships work and how workers can/should use that knowledge • Communicate with workers including listening, framing issues and motivating them to participate actively • Visit work sites on a regular basis covering all shifts • Organize rallies and demonstrations; provide strike support including organizing workers and members involvement, support actions, pressure campaigns on employers and building community support • Lead workers in community issues and build relationships with relevant people/groups/organizations outside the Union • Represent the Union as assigned in community and labor coalition activities • Attend and participate in staff meetings • Complete all required administrative tasks (i.e., activity forms, expense forms, etc.) in a timely manner • Maintain accurate record keeping • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Experience as an Organizer or demonstrated ability to carry on the responsibilities of the job • Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to relate, establish and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds • Committed to learning about leading and motivating workers in necessary struggles • Dedication to workers’ rights and social justice • Skilled at managing and meeting many and varying deadlines • Effective demonstrable oral, written and listening skills in English; bilingual skills highly desirable • Excellent analytical and judgment skills as demonstrable by the ability to assess information and evidence and act strategically • Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills showing flexibility as needed; adept at dealing with conflicting/changing priorities • Effective facilitating and organizing meeting skills • Ability to work and organize independently and as part of a team • Working knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, e-mail, accessing the internet, and databases • The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment Key Requirements: • Personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU and to the specific program of SEIU Wisconsin and to the struggle for economic, social, and racial justice. • Excellent, proven Communication skills. • Ability to take and incorporate feedback. • Excellent listening skills. • Possession of a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a reliable automobile. • The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Willingness to work long and varying hours including weekends, nights and holidays. • Regular worksite visits, home visits and canvassing are required VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: This position will have regular and direct dealings with individuals engaged in a healthcare setting and individuals who work with those that are immunocompromised, therefore, candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for either a) a certain medical condition(s); or b) on the basis of sincerely held strong religious beliefs and practices; c) as otherwise required by law. LOCATION: This position is based in the Madison office located at 33 Nob Hill Road, Madison, WI 53705 with occasional travel within the state of Wisconsin. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary of $53,068 with potential for higher compensation based on experience and qualifications. Company-paid benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, pension plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. Send cover letter and résumé to: SEIU Wisconsin Email: [email protected] 33 Nob Hill Road Madison, WI 53705 Fax 608-270-2025