What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Organizer - St. Louis, MO position at SEIU Local 1?
SEIU Local 1 has been on the cutting edge of building power for low-wage workers in service industries and fighting in larger struggles for social justice on issues such as immigrant, racial, LGBTQ , environmental, and economic justice. We are now hiring an Internal Organizer in St. Louis, MO to work on exciting campaigns organizing workers in the St. Louis area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to low-wage workers.
- Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
- Identifying and developing leaders to guide and lead campaigns.
- Conducting individual/group meetings with workers to discuss and plan organizing campaigns.
- Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take action.
- Engaging workers in broader union efforts to bring pressure to bear on industry sectors.
- Coordinating with workers to gather information that is useful in identifying opportunities for membership growth and mobilization.
- Working to involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
- Other duties as assigned
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
- Capacity to work independently and with a team.
- The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
- Sharp communications skills, basic writing and computer skills.
- The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness to conduct house visits and site visits.
- Previous experience in union or community organizing is desirable.
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice is required.
- A car and a valid driver’s license are required.
- Fluency in Spanish is not required but highly recommended.
- Salary is competitive, and negotiable based on the Staff Union Contract ranging from $60,00-$73,000.
- Full benefits package including employer paid health insurance, a pension plan and paid vacation.
- Phone allowance, internet allowance, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.