Organizer
| Location: | Virginia |
| Category: | Organizing |
| Summary: | SEIU Local 5 Virginia is looking for motivated, organized, and dedicated individuals with prior organizing experience to build a strong voice for county employees across Northern Virginia. Must have excellent communications skills, ability to work long and irregular hours, and be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Positions are based in Northern Virginia, with minimal regional travel required. The Organizer will work as part of a team to build a strong regional union of county and city employees. |
| Apply By: | April 2, 2009 |
| Description: | Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Help execute a plan to build a strong union of county workers. Take responsibility for organizing and implementing organization building and mobilization activities in assigned turf. Provide regular written and verbal reports. Mobilize members to participate in targeted political activities. Working Conditions: Long and irregular hours, including weekends and occasional holidays, Travel likely within Northern Virginia. Regular use of your own vehicle |
| Qualifications: | Motivated self-starter with a commitment to building strong unions, Good listening and communication skills, Good judgment in interacting and communicating with workers, the public, political and community leaders, Willingness and ability to take direction and function well within a team structure, Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in diverse communities, Willingness to learn new skills and stay current on issues that affect the campaign, Ability to work in a coalition of allies both inside and outside of organized labor, Basic computer skills, Ability to effectively track progress toward goals, Bilingual skills useful, but not required. SEIU Local 5 VA is committed to providing staff development opportunities and resources. It is recognized that the majority of an organizers skill development happens through on-the-job experience. Other Qualifications: A valid drivers license and clean driving record Energized by building power for workers and social justice. |
| Compensation: | Compensation: Organizer positions start at $34,000/year, and move up to $39,000 at the end of the first year. Generous benefits package, including full healthcare coverage, provided. |
| Submission Instructions: | Term of Employment: This is a full-time permanent position.
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and People of Color are encouraged to apply. Interested individuals should send resume and cover letter to David Broder at David.Broder@seiu.org |
| Job Code: | Organizer/VA |
| Email: | David.Broder@seiu.org |
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