SEIU Wisconsin
Healthcare and Service Workers Stronger Together

External Union Organizer

Based in Madison, WI
(with occasional travel within the state of Wisconsin)

 

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.  

To Apply:
Send cover letter and résumé to:

SEIU Wisconsin
Email: info@seiuwi.org
33 Nob Hill Road
Madison, WI 53705
Fax 608-270-2025