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Experienced Organizer (Central/Western, Massachusetts)

Location: SEIU Local 615 - Worcester Office, 250 Commercial St, 3rd FL, Worcester, MA 01608
Category: Organizing
Summary:

The Experienced Organizer will work with SEIU members and non-members in Central and Western Massachusetts, in Commercial Janitorial settings and/or in college, university and secondary school settings to build a stronger union.

The Experienced Organizer is required to work long and irregular hours including work on weekends and on holidays as necessary. The work of the experienced organizer necessitates flexibility as demands and priorities for a particular campaign or the overall organization shift. It is expected that the organizer be available during the times that workers in their assigned area are available at their work site, home or other locations.

Apply By: March 31, 2010
Description:
  • Identify the issues of groups of workers at work sites
  • Effective communication in house calls, site visits, and group meetings
  • Identify and recruit worksite Leaders
  • Organize with workers to take action on problems at work and in the community
  • Mobilize Union members for actions
  • Make and execute weekly work plans to support the work of the Union
  • Coordinate rallies, strikes and other actions
  • Organize and run meetings, develop rank and file leadership.
  • Organize existing members, handle grievances and administer contract.
  • Write and produce leaflets, newsletters.
  • Work on political and community issues.
  • Coordinate pieces of the overall program
  • Motivate, train and mentor staff in the effective execution of their assigned duties and responsibilities
    • Qualifications:
  • Inspire workers and members in the Union’s jurisdiction.
  • Ask for help when it is needed and use feedback to improve performance.
  • Work hard to win justice for workers in the Union’s jurisdiction.
  • Communicate effectively in English, as well as Spanish and/or Portuguese.
  • Travel between various sites in short time periods, ascend flights of stairs, and participate in marches and demonstrations of at least 3 hours in duration.
  • Demonstrate a commitment working for justice.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.
  • Communicate effectively (listening, speaking, and writing).
  • Use a computer including word processing, data base and e-mail applications.
  • Work long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Drive a car (valid Drivers’ License and car with insurance is required).
    • Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits are excellent including health and dental insurance, pension and paid vacation leave.
    Submission Instructions: Please send résumé and cover letter to: (no phone calls please)
    Adriana Fieldman
    SEIU Local 615
    Worcester Office
    250 Commercial St, 3rd Floor
    Worcester, MA 01608
    Fax: 508-753-8960
    Submit To: Adriana Fieldman, Field Director
    Email: afieldman@seiu615.org
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