Southwest Field Organizer

About SEIU 775

SEIU 775’s mission is to unite the strength of all caregivers, to create a better life for ourselves and those we care for, and to lead the way to a more just and equitable world. We represent more than 55,000 long-term care workers providing quality in-home care, nursing home care, and adult day health services in Washington State, Montana, and Alaska. We are a leader in the progressive community and take bold and aggressive approaches to politics and organizing.

About This Role

We are seeking a talented and creative team member to join SEIU 775 Leaders in Action Homecare Field Team. The field organizer’s role is to develop the leadership and strength of our homecare membership within their assigned turf. The organizer identifies, recruits, and develops members into participation, activism, and leadership within their Union. Organizers work alongside other organizers within the department and other staff within the organization.  

The field organizers are responsible for executing turf events, building the strength of our membership with our New Employee Orientation Program, and engage members in our solidarity campaigns.

Location: Vancouver, WA

Essential Functions:

• Implement and occasionally develop member and/or staff trainings focusing on a variety of issues including political campaigns, Race and Social justice campaigns, Union solidarity, and leadership development.
• Recruit and mobilize members to various events and campaigns including, but not limited to, legislative sessions, elections, leadership conferences, member meetings, and other field programs. 
• Support the Union’s statewide member new employee orientations program with a primary focus on overseeing training and development of member recruiters and maintaining a high coverage of orientations and prompt submission of data.
• Train and develop both existing and new members along their leadership journey through intentional skills building and coaching. 
• Assist in the development of team goals and campaign materials, bringing creative and innovative ideas to best serve our membership.
• Work collaboratively and effectively within the field team and other relevant departments to achieve goals of member leadership development. 
• Manage multiple projects or priorities and ensure that each campaign has member involvement and leadership development. 
• Utilize our data and internal systems to measure and track overall success of member participation, activism, and leadership.
• Regular travel within assigned turf and at times across WA and/or other states. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn the organization’s technology tools.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and manage multiple campaigns and projects with competing deadlines.  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team with individuals from a wide variety of skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commitment to SEIU 775 Mission, Vision and Values.
• Ability to work with people from other cultures and backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to Race and Social Justice.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and travel within assigned turf and at times across WA and/or other states.
• A valid driver’s license, car, automobile insurance, and cellphone
• Preferences: Fluency in a second language is a plus. Experience working with a labor union, progressive non-profit, community organization, advocacy group, political campaign or elected official is a plus. Knowledge and experience with Salesforce, Microsoft office and teams is a plus.
• Women, non-binary, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time, exempt position. As a Full-Time, Exempt employee you are not eligible for overtime. Hours of operation will depend on what you and your supervisor agree to. Must have flexibility in schedule during extended business hours allowing members to access services. From time to time, the Field Organizer may be expected to participate in Union activities outside of normal business hours, including weekends and after-hours.
• This position is located in Vancouver, WA.

Compensation:

Providing current or previous salary information is optional and will not be factored into hiring decisions. Prospective Employees covered by the CBA can request a copy of the wage scale, the CBA, and any current relevant MOUs upon application to the position.

This position is full-time, exempt. This position is included in the Bargaining Unit. Pay ranges from $81,141– $96,972 per year. Benefits include vacation, holiday, and sick leave benefits, fully employer paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, defined benefit pension plan, and optional 401(k), WFH credit, and more.

Women and diversity candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

SEIU 775 is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, the presence of sensory, mental or physical disability, or any other discrimination prohibited by law. SEIU 775 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, the presence of sensory, mental or physical disability, or any other discrimination prohibited by law. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Salary : $81,141 - $96,972