Union Representative/Organizer Jobs

We represent over 99,000 California state employees in ten different bargaining units. We negotiate and enforce a complex contract that ensures good working conditions, fair wages and secure health care and retirement benefits.

SEIU Local 1000, a progressive public sector labor union is seeking a Union Representative/Organizer for Strategic Campaigns. If you’re passionate about organizing, a tireless advocate for the rank-and-file, and excel at both strategy and tactics of influencing others towards collective action, please apply. The ideal candidate will want to become a dedicated union organizer, be creative in identifying leaders, mobilizing volunteers, and want to become an expert at running campaigns. We are recruiting for Ontario, California.

DUTIES: The required duties, which may or may not be continuously performed, include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create and maintain lists and charts, which may include input on, and operation of, computerized database systems.
• Develop and maintain effective communication networks in worksites, including writing and distributing leaflets, notices, newsletters, emails and other materials among worksite leaders, stewards and members.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop worksite leaders and stewards.
• Coordinate strategic campaigns in support of contract campaigns, meet and confers and the resolution of other worksite issues.
• Lead, motivate and mobilize worksite leaders, stewards and members in internal and external organizing, politics, community alliance building and other union activities.
• Provide training and guidance to negotiating committees.
• Work with worksite stewards and leaders to represent members through the grievance and arbitration system, as well as mobilizing members to take action around issues in the worksite.
• Process grievances and appeals up to and including final level of SPB, PERB, NLRB or arbitration, including investigation, preparation of witnesses, exhibits and briefs, and general development of cases.
• Serve as the lead staff negotiator in bargaining unit negotiations and meet and confers.
• Visit members and potential members at their home.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Occasional overnight travel required.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours.
• Valid driver's license, car and insurance.
• Commitment to social justice and building power for workers.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse demographic groups, as well as with professional, technical, administrative and service workers.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and database management.
• Effective written, verbal and listening skills.
• 2 years of experience to qualify as an Organizer/Union Representative.
• Experience working with tight timelines under pressure and minimal supervision.

Salary ranging from $5887 to $7862 monthly

• College degree preferred, but not required.

Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as a brief description of why you want to work to realize Local 1000’s vision for building a strong union.

SEIU is committed to building a diverse workforce. We offer excellent benefits, including paid health benefits for employee and family, liberal paid time off and competitive salary. All applicants must be able to furnish proof of authorization to work in the United States.