JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Union Organizer
Stand for Security Campaign

Service Employees International Union
United Service Workers West

SEIU USWW (Los Angeles) represents more than 3,000 security officers across Southern California with plans to organize thousands more.   Together, as part of the national Stand for Security campaign, thousands of low-wage security officers have united in SEIU to win improved wages, health care and respect on the job. 

SEIU United Service Workers West in California have been on the cutting edge of building power for low-wage workers in the service industries and fighting in larger struggles for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration and education reform.

We are now hiring organizers in San Diego to work on an exciting campaign to organize thousands of new security officers in southern California. Both entry level and lead-level organizer positions are available.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate effectively on a team of organizers and researchers to plan and implement a new worker organizing campaign
• Recruitment and development of workplace leaders and worker committees
• Work with leaders and committees to educate, agitate and motivate workers into action
• Maintain accurate and detailed information on work sites and track individual worker info and assignments
• As needed, gather information for legal action to protect workers’ rights

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Commitment to social justice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively plan and implement work and manage time, as part of a team and individually
• Ability to work long and irregular hours
• Experience and knowledge of computer programs is a plus (including word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database software)
• Driver’s license and reliable car
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus

SALARY & BENEFITS
• Salary is competitive and negotiable (based on the Staff Union Contract)
• Full benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan and paid vacation
• Car allowance

To apply, email a resume with cover letter explaining interest and qualifications.

Please email: xochitl.lozano@seiu-usww.org

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