External Union Organizer Ad, SEIU Wisconsin

SEIU Wisconsin Healthcare and Service Workers Stronger Together
External Union Organizer Ad

About SEIU Wisconsin:
SEIU Wisconsin is Wisconsin's largest and fastest-growing healthcare and property services
workers union. We represent over 7,000 workers across the State. In these tough economic times,
there has been no stronger advocate - for safe jobs with good wages and benefits for workers in
Wisconsin.

SEIU members believe in and are fighting for a Just Society where all workers are valued and all
people respected—no matter where they come from or what color they are; where all families
and communities can thrive; and where we leave a better and more equitable world for
generations to come.

PURPOSE: 
External Union Organizers at SEIU Wisconsin are responsible for bringing new members into
the union either through external or internal organizing and campaigning.  This position is a 6-
month project position, with potential to remain on permanent staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples
provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and
complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.
 Implement organizing campaigns, with supervision, to win Union recognition for
unorganized workplaces, building organizing committees, identifying issues, leadership
identification and development, and preparing workers for NLRB, and other elections,
and/or strategic and recognition campaigns
 Implement internal organizing campaigns to sign up new members, mobilize members
around bargaining and political campaigns, develop internal team leader structures and
mobilize the community and others to pressure employers 
 Educate workers and others on how power relationships work and how workers
can/should use that knowledge 
 Communicate with workers including listening, framing issues and motivating them to
participate actively 
 Visit work sites on a regular basis covering all shifts
 Organize rallies and demonstrations; provide strike support including organizing workers
and members involvement, support actions, pressure campaigns on employers and
building community support 
 Lead workers in community issues and build relationships with relevant
people/groups/organizations outside the Union 
 Represent the Union as assigned in community and labor coalition activities

 Attend and participate in staff meetings 
 Complete all required administrative tasks (i.e., activity forms, expense forms, etc.) in a
timely manner 
 Maintain accurate record keeping 
 Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
 Experience as an Organizer or demonstrated ability to carry on the responsibilities of the
job 
 Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to relate, establish and
cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds 
 Committed to learning about leading and motivating workers in necessary struggles 
 Dedication to workers’ rights and social justice 
 Skilled at managing and meeting many and varying deadlines 
 Effective demonstrable oral, written and listening skills in English; bilingual skills highly
desirable 
 Excellent analytical and judgment skills as demonstrable by the ability to assess
information and evidence and act strategically 
 Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills showing flexibility as needed; adept at
dealing with conflicting/changing priorities 
 Effective facilitating and organizing meeting skills 
 Ability to work and organize independently and as part of a team 
 Working knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, e-mail, accessing the
internet, and databases
 The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment

Key Requirements: 
 Personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU and to the specific program of
SEIU Wisconsin and to the struggle for economic, social, and racial justice.
 Excellent, proven Communication skills. 
 Ability to take and incorporate feedback.
 Excellent listening skills.
 Possession of a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a reliable automobile.
 The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Willingness to work long and varying hours including weekends, nights and holidays.
 Regular worksite visits, home visits and canvassing are required

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
This position will have regular and direct dealings with individuals engaged in a healthcare
setting and individuals who work with those that are immunocompromised, therefore, candidates
will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing
employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for either

a) a certain medical condition(s); or b) on the basis of sincerely held strong religious beliefs and
practices; c) as otherwise required by law.

LOCATION:
This position is based in the Madison office located at 33 Nob Hill Road, Madison, WI 53705
with occasional travel within the state of Wisconsin.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 
Starting salary of $50,000 with potential for higher compensation based on experience and
qualifications
Company-paid benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, pension plan, paid time off, and
paid holidays.

Send cover letter and résumé to:
SEIU Wisconsin
Email: info@seiuwi.org
33 Nob Hill Road
Madison, WI 53705
Fax 608-270-2025

Salary : $50,000