What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Organizer/Business Rep position at 1199 SEIU?
SEIU 1199NW is looking for a Lead Organizer to lead a team of Organizers in supporting the organization’s initiatives. The right individual will have strong skills in leading organizers to identify, recruit and involve member-leaders in the workplace. The lead organizer also will work with the 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 dental premium, 6% annual contribution to 401k, defined pension, 14 holidays, car reimbursement and many other extra benefits.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Communicate and support organization initiatives
- Lead and mentor Organizers including monitoring daily work, recordkeeping, and reviewing & assisting with building weekly work plans
- Regularly train and shadow Organizers in the turf
- Regularly meet with the Sr. Team to report on progress of the turf and Organizers
- Facilitate contract implementation in workplace
- Lead political programing
- Implement on-boarding program for Organizers in collaboration with Director of Staff Development
- Work with e-board members to execute the plan of the Union
- Design and coordinate staff training and development programs
- Assist in the evaluation of organizers
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications for Lead Organizer
- Proven ability to lead staff and members – minimum of 2-4 years
- Experience running successful organizing campaigns
- Contract negotiation experience
- Ability to motivate, inspire and hold staff accountable to campaign work
- Experience in leadership development
- Ability to work with diverse range of people
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train and evaluate staff
- A minimum of 5 years union organizing experience including a leadership role
- Strong Excel Skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, and Teams