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SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Lead Organizer

Kent, WA · On-site

$90K - $122K/yr

... union's staff and leadership to develop successful, innovative strategies for organizing and membership growth. Benefits include 100% paid medical insurance including co-pays and deductibles, no ...

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW

Lead Organizer

Kent, WA · On-site

A minimum of 5 years union organizing experience including a leadership role * Strong Excel Skills * Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, and Teams

SEIU Local 1021

Organizer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$76K - $124K/yr

One (1) year experience in union organizing. External organizing and related experience will be given consideration, as will steward and rank-and-file experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Will work with the ...

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Senior Organizer

Washington, DC · On-site

$95K/yr

To represent and assist the International Union in organizing; to take responsibility for major campaigns and to act in a leadership role with respect to program and other staff; to perform advanced ...

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How much do union organizing jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for union organizing in the United States is $69,113.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $75,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Union Organizing vs Labor Relations Specialist?

AspectUnion OrganizingLabor Relations Specialist
Primary FocusRecruiting employees to join a union and establishing union presenceManaging employer-employee relations, negotiations, and compliance
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, union campaigns, employee meetingsOffice-based, HR departments, negotiation settings
Required CredentialsLabor rights knowledge, communication skills, sometimes union trainingHR or labor relations certifications, relevant experience

While both roles involve labor issues, Union Organizing focuses on building union support among employees, whereas Labor Relations Specialists handle ongoing employer-employee relations and negotiations. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer needs in the labor industry.

What are some common challenges faced by union organizers when building support among workers?

Union organizers often encounter challenges such as overcoming worker hesitancy, addressing misinformation about unions, and navigating employer resistance. Building trust with employees is essential, as many may be uncertain about the benefits of unionization or fear retaliation. Organizers must also adapt their strategies to different workplaces and effectively communicate the value of collective bargaining. Collaboration with existing union members and clear, consistent communication are key to building strong support.

What is union organizing?

Union organizing is the process of bringing workers together to form a labor union or join an existing one. The goal is to collectively bargain with employers for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Organizers educate employees about their rights, build support, and help guide them through the legal steps required to establish union representation. This process can involve meetings, campaigns, and sometimes elections overseen by labor boards. Successful union organizing empowers workers to have a stronger collective voice in the workplace.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Union Organizer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Union Organizer, you need a solid understanding of labor laws, collective bargaining processes, and organizing strategies, often supported by experience in labor relations or social activism. Familiarity with database management tools, communication platforms, and campaign management systems is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and resilience help organizers build trust and mobilize workers effectively. These abilities are crucial for advancing workers' rights, fostering solidarity, and achieving successful organizing campaigns.
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Infographic showing various Union Organizing job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,113 per year, or $33.2 per hour.

Campaign Director for Local Union Organizing Programs

Current SEIU

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
JOB TITLE: Campaign Director for Local Union Organizing Programs
GRADE: MGT F1
SALARY: $135,609.02
LOCATION: Washington, DC (HQ) or All USA/Remote
Organizational Overview:
We are the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), a union of about 2 million diverse members in healthcare, the public sector, and property services. We believe in and fight for our Vision for a Just Society: where all workers are valued and all people respected, no matter where we come from or what color we are; where all families and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for generations to come. We are an anti-racist union determined to check corporate power and uproot structural racism through unions, worker power, collective action, and government, legislative, and political action. We fight for Unions for All and a Government that Works for All so that all of us, across race and place, can have power together in unions and participate fully in our democracy.
Purpose:
The Organizing Campaign Director is part of the National Organizing Hub's Local Union Organizing Program team, which supports local unions in building worker power through deep collaboration in their strategic campaign planning and execution. The Organizing Campaign Director is a management-level position responsible for representing and assisting the International Union in carrying out its overall organizing programs; for developing, executing, and managing local, statewide, regional and/or national strategic campaigns and organizing initiatives, as assigned and in collaboration with stakeholder local unions.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Working within the National Organizing Hub to represent and assist the International Union in carrying out its overall organizing programs; developing campaign strategies, that includes processes for researching and developing winning demands; creating and maintaining multi-component, joint strategy tables to coordinate campaign work and activities.
  • Collaborating & support for stakeholder local unions at the state, regional and/or national level, in developing, executing, and strengthening local, statewide, regional and/or national strategic organizing programs and campaigns.
  • Managing the execution of comprehensive campaigns and initiatives to achieve overall campaign goals and benchmarks at each phase of the campaign; assessing campaign execution and making recommendations on strategic decisions including overseeing campaign operations; determining data management systems to collect, track and analyze relevant data for strategic campaign decision-making; and overseeing the utilization of digital organizing strategies and platforms.
  • Staffing SEIU participation on relevant government agencies, legislative bodies, and coalitions necessary to execute campaign strategy.
  • Working with appropriate International Union staff to determine appropriate and strategic allocation of International Union staff and other resources to support the successful execution of campaigns and the overall vision and strategies of the union.
  • Overseeing the development and administration of campaign budgets, including authorizing expenditures.
  • Overseeing the hiring and management of campaign staff.
  • Performing other duties, as assigned, in support of the work of the International Union Organizing Program and/or Hubs.

Direction and Decision Making: This position reports to the Director of Organizing Programs and may collaborate with other staff within the National Organizing Hub, other departments within the Union, Local and State Councils Leadership. Must work without a high degree of supervision and have the ability to manage their own work and the work of others. Requires a high level of judgment and ability to take initiative and work independently. Must use a high level of judgment and discretion, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of external labor organizing experience; or a combination of seven (8) years external labor organizing and two (2) years of internal labor organizing experience.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of campaign planning and management experience, including developing and managing multi-component campaigns; working with interdisciplinary campaign teams.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of direct supervisory or team management experience, including leading campaign teams and staff.
  • Graduation from a four-year college or university is not required, but is a plus.
  • (Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications of experience will not be considered.)

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Ability to determine and analyze key factors and conditions of a company, industry, market and/or community to support the development of a campaign strategy.
  • Ability to develop and manage comprehensive campaigns that effectively integrate and align relevant multiple components, such as field, digital, communications, research, legislative, political, etc.
  • Ability to develop and/or provide direction on development of effective narrative and communications strategies.
  • Ability to develop and/or direct staff to build relationships and alliances with coalition partners or allies, and mobilize community support.
  • Ability to develop and/or give direction on the development and execution of relevant political, legislative or regulatory strategies and tactics.
  • Ability to coordinate and manage all aspects of convening high level leaders from multiple locals into collaborative joint structures to support the implementation of campaign strategies.
  • Ability to anticipate and assess campaign strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and make strategic recalibrations.
  • Knowledge of digital platforms and tools and their application in organizing campaigns including directing campaign staff on basic digital engagement tools such as Zoom, PurpleText or other P2P platform, Organizing VAN Dialer or other direct dialer system, etc.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams and disciplines.
  • Ability to establish campaign structures, systems, roles and responsibilities to direct and manage staff and campaign teams.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to make formal presentations.
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Ability to utilize planning and time management tools and practices to plan, prioritize, and effectively manage resources and responsibilities.
  • Ability to handle multiple "priority" projects and meet established timelines.
  • Ability to develop and facilitate training of staff, workers and members.
  • Ability to communicate political and policy priorities.

Physical Requirements:
Work in this position will generally be performed in a remote setting. However, the job may require work in other settings conducive to performing the tasks required to complete assignments. The Campaign Director must be available for regular and/or long-term travel and overnight stays as needed for assignments. The position often requires temporary assignments away from home as well as long and irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Vaccination Requirement:
Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for either a) a certain medical condition(s); or b) on the basis of sincerely held strong religious beliefs and practices; c) or as otherwise required by law.
Application Requirements:
A resume and cover letter are required for all applications. Your cover letter should explain why you want to work for the SEIU, an example(s) of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career goals.
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