SEIU Wisconsin Healthcare and Service Workers Stronger Together

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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 WisconsinEmail: info@seiuwi.org33 Nob Hill RoadMadison, WI 53705Fax 608-270-2025
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