Organizer - 1199SEIU

Employer: Service Employees International Union, 1199SEIU

Location: New York, NY

1199SEIU               498 7^th Avenue, New York, NY 10018 TEL (212)582-1890 FAX(212)399-0096

ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:         012125-1

POSITION TITLE:                    Organizer

ASSIGNMENT:                         New Organizing Department

AREA                                         Upstate NY (Rochester/North Country)

REPORTS TO                            Organizing Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION:                   Permanent

SALARY:                                   $77,549.09

NO. OF POSITIONS:               1

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist preferred; Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; Demonstrate leadership skills; Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage time and priorities; Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends; Good listener; Good verbal and written communication skills; Must possess a valid driver’s license; Bilingual skills a plus; must attend and pass SEIU One Day Training/Screening

JOB FUNCTION:                            

• Identify health care and human service workers who are interested in forming a Union;
• Meet with workers (one-on-one meetings, phone calls, leafleting, house visits, and small group meetings) to discuss benefits of a Union;
• Train and support workers to take action, organizer a Union drive, and become leaders in the workplace;
• Assist in supporting actions, rallies, events and strikes.
• Distribute leafleting, bulletins and Union Information.
• Participate in Union-wide activities and campaigns.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons 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.

All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@1199.org.

1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 04/05/2025

Salary : $77,549