Lead Organizer/Business Rep

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