What are the responsibilities and job description for the Political Organizer - Western Mass Area position at 1199SEIU?
QUALIFICATIONS :
Candidates should have a background in union organizing, progressive politics and / or political
campaigns with an emphasis on field organizing. It is essential that candidates be a quick study
of electoral districts and representatives. Candidates should have experience with event
turnout, volunteer recruitment and mobilization. Candidates should have a strong grasp on
contemporary political, legislative and labor issues and current events. It is preferred that
candidates have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Candidates
should have adequate written and verbal communication skills including public speaking
abilities. Experience with the healthcare community is a plus. Ability to work irregular hours,
including nights and weekends. Candidates must maintain a valid state driver license.
JOB SUMMARY :
The primary focus of the Political Organizer includes :
- Organizing and tracking voter registration and Political Action Contribution (PAC) sign-up
campaigns
electoral campaigns
rank and file activists
community groups; building community coalitions on behalf of the Union
RESPONSIBILITIES :
PAC institution blitzes, PAC sign up at ratification votes, membership meetings
and other union activities.
Organizer, through institutional outreach to attend meetings with elected
officials, activist committees, union events, etc.
endorsed candidates, legislation, and issue campaigns. Assist organizers with
institutional recruitment of members to work on political campaigns.
phone banking and retail campaigning.
speak on behalf of the Union at legislative hearings, press conferences, electoral
campaign events and other political activities.
members’ work, assist in evaluating, support, Lead teams.
organizations and educate members on connecting healthcare issues with their
community work.
establish political agenda and build coalitions. Attend relevant meetings of
community organizations, labor unions, etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by
employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.