Job: Internal Worksite Organizer – San Carlos

You will be assigned to work with members in one or more organized jurisdictions in or near San Jose, CA (Silicon Valley). SEIU Local 521 represents clerical, blue collar, professional and service workers in the public and private sector, including healthcare and home care.

• Identifying, recruiting, training and developing stewards, officers and leaders.
• Leading and assisting in developing plans for worksite campaigns for specific issues including public budget issues, contract negotiations, safety, etc.
• Creating or assisting members in creating communication systems; write and edit leaflets, proposals, newsletters, etc.
• Negotiating or assisting in contract negotiations, from proposals through strike preparation.
• Monitoring stewards and officers in their representational duties, including grievances and disciplinary appeals. Follow through where necessary.
• Meeting timelines and procedures related to labor contracts and union bylaws constitution and policies.
• Encouraging participation in political and lobbying activities. Help members hold elected officials accountable.
• Participating in and learning to lead residual organizing campaigns; recruit members.
• Leading staff members or community based committees; serve as spokesperson.

• Ability to establish rapport with and organize members in widely diversified ethnic, social and economic groups.
• Good judgment and ability to discern priorities when faced with many important tasks.
• Some knowledge of labor rights and contract language and ability to learn these quickly.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekends.
• Ability to communicate well in writing and orally; ability to mobilize membership.
• Ability to maintain work files and comply with administrative reporting.
• Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Chinese a plus.
These skills will normally have been developed by working as a full time union staff member in organizing or representational assignments.
We have an emergency need for experienced, skilled negotiators now. However, both experienced and intermediate level staff will be considered. We believe in Affirmative Action. Women, people of color and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

• Monthly salary range beginning at $4,460.86 (some flexibility depending on experience).
• Employer-paid pension plan.
• Fully paid health insurance.
• Liberal vacation and sick leave.
• Life insurance and vision care.
• Pleasant atmosphere, great co-workers and supervisors.