About the role#
The SEIU Organizer-in-Training program is a 12-month position. You will join organizing campaigns to learn the fundamentals of union work. This program focuses on helping non-union workers build power in their workplaces. You will work with the Committee of Interns and Residents, which represents resident physicians and fellows.
What you'll do#
- Conduct outreach to non-union workers.
- Build one-on-one relationships with workers.
- Recruit and develop worker leaders.
- Run individual and group meetings to advance campaigns.
- Motivate and mobilize workers to take action.
- Plan and execute events to support organizing efforts.
What you'll need#
- A commitment to social and economic justice.
- Ability to work long, irregular hours including nights and weekends.
- Willingness to spend most of the week out of the office for site visits, home visits, canvassing, and rallies.
- Strong planning, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy and a willingness to learn new technology tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid U.S. driver's license, auto insurance, and an automobile for business use.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Proficiency in a second language is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- This is a full-time, salaried position at $56,000 per year.
- Benefits include fully employer-paid health coverage and a work cell phone, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement.
- Applications require a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in SEIU, your relevant experience, and your long-term career goals.
About SEIU
The Service Employees International Union is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1921, it focuses on labor justice and worker advocacy. The union represents members in the healthcare, property services, and public sectors. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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