SEIU USWW

Organizing Coordinator –
Stand for Security Campaign
SEIU United Service Workers West
Southern California

As part of the national Stand for Security campaign, thousands of low-wage security officers have united in SEIU to win improved wages, benefits and respect on the job. SEIU USWW in California has been on the cutting edge of building power of low-wage workers in service sector industries and fighting in the larger struggles for social justice issues such as health care, immigration reform and economic equality. We are now hiring an Organizing Coordinator covering southern California to work on several exciting campaigns to organize thousands of new Security Officers in California.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively lead a team of organizers and researchers in planning and implementing organizing campaigns strategies
Recruit, assess and development of staff
Guide strategic planning process of the campaign for southern California
Develop and conduct trainings for members and staff
Maintain accurate and detailed information on the campaign regional areas
Ability to drive campaign components such as politics – move political program connected to campaign, client sectors, communications, research, legal, integration of internal into external campaigns, building community and labor relationships

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to social and economic justice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively plan, lead and implement campaign work of a team and individually
• Ability to work long and irregular hours including some weekends
• Experience and knowledge of computer programs is a plus (including word, excel, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database software)
• Available to travel is required; with a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary is competitive. Experience and years of service is taken into consideration
• Full benefits package including health insurance, pension plan and paid vacation
• Car allowance

To apply, send a resume with cover letter explaining interest and qualifications to:

Email: xochitl.lozano@seiu-usww.org
Fax: (213) 284-3817
Mail: SEIU USWW
828 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
ATTN: Anton Farmby, Security Division

SEIU is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.