External Organizer Job at Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United / S..., Midwest, OK

cW5VYmJzT0ZjVjc3TFVMSXZhQmROWmtSQ3c9PQ==
  • Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United / S...
  • Midwest, OK

Job Description

Workers United
Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United
SEIU


External Organizer

Based in the Midwest Region

Join Workers United’s team as a Union Organizer , where you will play a pivotal role in advocating for workers' rights and fostering collective bargaining efforts. As a Union Organizer, you will be responsible for mobilizing and empowering workers, facilitating their understanding of union benefits, and creating a strong community of engaged members. We are looking for dedicated, motivated individuals who possess excellent communication skills to help us expand our reach and impact within the labor movement. If you are committed to upholding social justice and ensuring a fair workplace for all, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic organization that stands for empowerment, equity, and solidarity.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Building relationships with workers.
  • Able to identify, recruit, and effectively assess and develop leaders
  • Build and maintain worker committees.
  • Lead 1-on-1 and group organizing conversations. Organize and lead worker committee meetings.
  • Educating workers on the benefits of unionization and training workers in skills needed to win campaigns. Running union elections and first-contract campaigns.
  • Help to organize and run large actions such as picket lines and rallies.
  • Write leaflets and other materials for organizing campaigns and media correspondence (design skills are a plus).
  • Ability to work under pressure in a very high-paced environment with flexibility and ease
  • Coordinate city, state, local, and national working groups.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple tasks under changing deadlines.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining databases and filing expense reports.
  • Travel extensively within the Midwest for extended periods, as needed, to support organizing initiatives.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 1 to 2 years of experience in union organizing or related fields.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • Commitment to workers’ rights, social justice, and the labor movement.
  • Ability and willingness to ask for help when needed.
  • Basic writing and computer skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Must own a reliable car and possess a valid driver’s license for travel purposes.
  • Flexibility to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Second language proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer:

  • Salary range of $45k to $55k, and is negotiable based upon previous experience.
  • Benefits package inclusive of premium medical, and retirement.
  • Vacation, personal/sick time, and other compensatory perks and reimbursements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment focused on social change.

If you are passionate about advocating for workers’ rights and have the skills and commitment to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in standing up for workers and building a better future together!

To Apply:
Email a cover letter, résumé, and three references to Nancy Campos at [email protected]

WHEN APPLYING: Be sure to indicate that you saw this information at .

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Afternoon shift,

Similar Jobs

Sanford Health

RN - Canton Clinic - FT Days Job at Sanford Health

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated...

Performance Foodservice

Delivery Driver, CDL - A - Hiring Bonus! Job at Performance Foodservice

 ...Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education...  ...Purpose: Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the countrys...  ...driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-... 

FMI- The Food Industry Association

Research Assistant Job at FMI- The Food Industry Association

 ...FMIs Research Team is Hiring an Assistant ( Hybrid Role/2 days in the Crystal City, Virginia office and 3 days at home) Quick Snapshot: Working alongside the Senior Manager and Vice President of Research & Insights, you will support various projects, programs... 

Interim HealthCare - North Carolina

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)\ Facility Staffing- Floor Shifts| Apex, NC Job at Interim HealthCare - North Carolina

Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA | All Shifts | Facility Floor Staffing( Independent Living Community) | Apex, NC Work when you want, where you want! Make your own schedule. Excellent pay and benefits available.* 7am-3pm (1st shift)* 3pm-11pm (2nd shift)* 11pm-7... 

Action Ready Mix

Class B Concrete truck driver Job Job at Action Ready Mix

Class B Concrete truck driver JobAction Ready Mix is a ready mix plant delivering high-quality concrete to residential and commercial sites. We are currently looking to hire CDL class B mixer drivers to deliver ready mix concrete in a safe, efficient, customer oriented...