Union Organizer (Temp to Hire)

About Us

SEIU 775 is a progressive union fighting for economic and racial justice for low wage workers. SEIU 775 represents more than 50,000 long-term care workers in home care, nursing homes, and residential services in Washington, Montana, and Alaska. SEIU 775’s mission is to unite the strength of all caregivers in the fight to build a more just and equitable world. When workers come together to form a union with SEIU 775, they take the first step to improve wages, benefits and working conditions. The 50,000 caregivers of SEIU 775 – the caregivers Union – have built one of the most powerful unions in the Northwest. Together, we are creating a powerful voice for low wage workers.

About this Position

If you are new to organizing or have an interest in learning more about unions, this is the perfect opportunity to work with a progressive union and get valuable organizing experience. In these Organizer positions you will have the opportunity to work with two dynamic Organizing teams at SEIU 775 - our Growth Organizing Department and our Field Organizing Team.

With our Growth Organizing Department you will:

• Help low wage workers form unions through 1-on-1 and group engagement.
• Meet with unorganized nursing home and homecare workers.
• Empower workers to stand up for justice in the workplace.
• Mobilize union and the community to help organize unorganized workers.
• Participate in rallies and action in coalition with other unions and community groups to support low-wage worker organizing across the region and country. 

With our Field Organizing Department

• You will work with existing union members to identify and activate leaders and strengthen our overall membership in coordination with a statewide communications and political program.
• Our Field Organizers mentor, coach, teach, and foster the talents of our members, who are low-wage home care workers.
• SEIU 775 field organizers are on the frontlines of building the strength of our membership through individual skills and leadership development, recruitment to events, and coaching and training opportunities. 

Union Organizers hired at SEIU 775 gain valuable experience and skills by working on fast-paced and exciting organizing campaigns. SEIU 775 is committed to creating an environment where organizers have the opportunity to grow and develop their organizing skills through mentorship, development programs and on the ground training.

Other duties as assigned.

About Position:

• Hiring Event Date: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.
• Great training opportunity
• Remote and field-based work
• Some campaigns may require extensive travel
• Exempt, Salaried
• Temp-to-Hire (3 – 6 months duration)

Preferences:

• Interest in building power for low wage workers by organizing strong unions
• Commitment to racial and economic justice
• Strong interpersonal and 1-on-1 communication skills
• Union organizing or community-based organizing experience preferred but not required
• Bi-lingual skilled candidates encouraged to apply
• Understanding about how to find and activate workplace leaders 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently & with a team
• Willingness to conduct work site visits and home visits
• Strong planning, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn necessary technology tools
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• A drivers’ license, a car, automobile insurance, and a cell phone with NW regional coverage
• The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment

What We Offer

Pay: Starting at $78,778 per year

Benefits:

• $150 Mobile (per month)
• $100 Wi-Fi (per month)
• $500 Vehicle Allowance (per month)
• Fully employer-paid family health, dental, vision and pharmacy benefits (including domestic partners of same or opposite sex),
• Paid Holidays
• 1 vacation day and 1 sick day per month.

To Apply: We will be hosting a hiring event on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. To receive more details about this event and the opportunity to attend we ask that all applicants first apply for the position. After reviewing your application our recruiter will reach out to you.

Please include a Cover Letter explaining (1) why you are interested in this role and (2) what do you hope to gain from this experience.

Compensation:

This position is temporary, full time, exempt. This position is not included in the Bargaining Unit. Pay ranges from $78,778 – $94,148 per year. Benefits include fully paid health, dental, vision, 1 vacation day and 1 sick day per month, WFH credit, and more.

Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

AAP/EEO Statement

SEIU 775 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, the presence of sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other discrimination prohibited by law. SEIU 775 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, the presence of sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other discrimination prohibited by law. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.