Union Job Openings

Political Field Organizer
Location: Los Angeles
Department: Legislative, Policy and Politics
Description: The Political Field Organizer will act as the lead staff person responsible for coordinating the Union's legislative, electoral, and community relations activities within a defined geographic area. Within his or her geographic jurisdiction, the Political Field Organizer's responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
Responsibilities: 1. Acts as the primary day-to-day contact between the Union and municipal, county, state, and federal elected officials and staff.
2. Acts as the primary day-to-day contact between the Union and Central Labor Council staff leaders to coordinate the Union’s involvement in the legislative, electoral, and solidarity programs of the broader labor movement.
3. Organizes the grassroots lobbying efforts of other staff and rank-and-file leaders.
4. Monitors municipal and county politics and policy issues and develops strategic options for Union action.
5. Participates as appropriate in ongoing community coalitions around health care, workers’ rights, senior and disability services, and other matters of institutional interest to the Union.
6. Organizes ad-hoc coalitions and various forms of community action in support of the Union’s organizing and bargaining efforts.
7. Works with field representatives and rank-and-file leaders to establish regional Political Action Committees responsible for conducting endorsement interviews, making advisory recommendations to the Union’s Executive Board, and carrying out ongoing political field work in support of the union’s organizing and bargaining goals.
Qualifications: 1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to relate successfully to individuals of all races, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, income levels, educational backgrounds, and occupational groups.
3. A successful record of prior experience in developing and executing successful campaigns in one or more of the following areas: grassroots lobbying, electoral field work, community coalition building.
4. Demonstrated ability to work long hours, independently, under stress, with tight timelines.
5. Prior union organizing experience and a basic knowledge of health care policy and public finance are preferred, but not required.

Compensation: Excellent salary and benefits.

Submission Instructions: Please submit resume to recruiter [at] seiu-uhw.org



Union Representative / Organizer
Location: Southern California (LA, San Diego, San Bernardino)
Department: Organizing
Description: SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West, a progressive and growing union (formerly SEIU 399 and SEIU 250), has 130,000 members in California. We are caregivers from every sector of the industry, united to win better care for our patients and better lives for our families and ourselves.
We are seeking Field Representatives/Organizers to represent and organize health care employees in all sectors of the California health care industry including: hospitals, nursing homes, home health, clinics, and emergency medical services (EMS).
Responsibilities: Lead, motivate and mobilize workers through contract negotiation processes, contract enforcement and political activities
Ability to build and maintain a steward system including training and guidance support
Develop membership through campaigns, meetings, and general field service
Administer collective bargaining agreements
Articulate the Union's message to employees
Establish working relationships within the widely, diverse community interested in health care issues
Qualifications:

Compensation: Experience as a Field Representative or Organizer or proven ability to carry on the responsibilities of the job
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to listen actively and frame issues
Ability to assess information and evidence and deal with conflicting/changing priorities
Ability to think strategically and exercise a high level of judgment
Ability to work with a wide variety of multicultural and political groups
Willingness to work long and irregular hours and participate in all division and union wide activities
Willingness to travel and work in different locations for determined periods of time
Current valid driver's license, working automobile required and valid auto insurance
Excellent salary and benefits
Submission Instructions: Please submit resume, coverletter, and professional references to recruiter [at] seiu-uhw.org



Union Representative / Organizer
Location: Northern California (San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno, Stockton)
Department: Organizing
Description: SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West, a progressive and growing union (formerly SEIU 399 and SEIU 250), has 130,000 members in California. We are caregivers from every sector of the industry, united to win better care for our patients and better lives for our families and ourselves.
We are seeking Field Representatives/Organizers to represent and organize health care employees in all sectors of the California health care industry including: hospitals, nursing homes, home health, clinics, and emergency medical services (EMS).

Responsibilities: Lead, motivate and mobilize workers through contract negotiation processes, contract enforcement and political activities
Ability to build and maintain a steward system including training and guidance support
Develop membership through campaigns, meetings, and general field service
Administer collective bargaining agreements
Articulate the Union's message to employees
Establish working relationships within the widely, diverse community interested in health care issues
Compensation: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, SEIU pension and auto allowance.
Qualifications:

Experience as a Field Representative or Organizer or proven ability to carry on the responsibilities of the job
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to listen actively and frame issues
Ability to assess information and evidence and deal with conflicting/changing priorities
Ability to think strategically and exercise a high level of judgment
Ability to work with a wide variety of multicultural and political groups
Willingness to work long and irregular hours and participate in all division and union wide activities
Willingness to travel and work in different locations for determined periods of time
Current valid driver's license, working automobile required and valid auto insurance
Submission Instructions: Please submit cover letter, resume, and professional references via email: recruiter [at] seiu-uhw.org



Political Field Organizer
Location: Orange County
Department: Legislative, Policy and Politics
Description: The Political Field Organizer will act as the lead staff person responsible for coordinating the Union's legislative, electoral, and community relations activities within a defined geographic area. Within his or her geographic jurisdiction, the Political Field Organizer's responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
Responsibilities:
1. Acts as the primary day-to-day contact between the Union and municipal, county, state, and federal elected officials and staff.
2. Acts as the primary day-to-day contact between the Union and Central Labor Council staff leaders to coordinate the Union's involvement in the legislative, electoral, and solidarity programs of the broader labor movement.
3. Organizes the grassroots lobbying efforts of other staff and rank-and-file leaders.
4. Monitors municipal and county politics and policy issues and develops strategic options for Union action.
5. Participates as appropriate in ongoing community coalitions around health care, workers' rights, senior and disability services, and other matters of institutional interest to the Union.
6. Organizes ad-hoc coalitions and various forms of community action in support of the Union's organizing and bargaining efforts.
7. Works with field representatives and rank-and-file leaders to establish regional Political Action Committees responsible for conducting endorsement interviews, making advisory recommendations to the Union's Executive Board, and carrying out ongoing political field work in support of the union's organizing and bargaining goals.
Qualifications: 1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to relate successfully to individuals of all races, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, income levels, educational backgrounds, and occupational groups.
3. A successful record of prior experience in developing and executing successful campaigns in one or more of the following areas: grassroots lobbying, electoral field work, community coalition building.
4. Demonstrated ability to work long hours, independently, under stress, with tight timelines.
5. Prior union organizing experience and a basic knowledge of health care policy and public finance are preferred, but not required.
Compensation: Excellent Salary and Benefits
Submission Instructions: Please email resume to recruiter [at] seiu-uhw.org



Training Associate
Location: Los Angeles
Department: Education and Training
Description: SEIU-UHW is seeking a Training Associate in Los Angeles to work with the Union's leadership development programs. UHW's Education Department offers a range of programs including leadership development for worksite leaders and staff, continuing education, basic skills, and citizenship workshops.
The Training Associate performs a wide range of duties to develop and implement quality training programs to advance the goals of the Union.
With more than 130,000 members statewide, SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West is the largest, fastest growing healthcare union in California. We are caregivers from every sector of the healthcare industry, united to win better care for our patients and better lives for our families and ourselves.
SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West is an affirmative action employer; women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities: a. Designing and implementing training programs for worksite leaders and union staff.
b. Writing curricula on a variety of topics such as member organizing, representation, political action, and train-the-trainer.
c. Conducting training and coordinating programs involving other trainers and presenters.
d. Supporting the leadership development of member-trainers and staff who teach in the department's programs.
e. Developing outreach materials and recruitment plans.
f. Coordinating the logistical arrangements for courses.
g. Completing needs assessments, maintaining accurate training records, and writing project reports.

Qualifications: a. Experience as a union or community organizer or union field representative.
b. Excellent program development skills.
c. Demonstrated ability to write curricula, using a variety of adult teaching techniques appropriate for action-oriented education.
d. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports, make presentations, facilitate meetings, and conduct training.
e. Strong commitment to the labor movement and social justice work.
f. Good knowledge of Unions.
g. Ability to develop and maintain good working relations with diverse membership and staff.
h. Ability to inspire and motivate others.
i. Ability to take initiative, to work with a team, and to handle a fast-paced setting, multiple projects and tight deadlines
j. Ability and willingness to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, and traveling over a statewide geographic area.
k. Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint, as well as working knowledge of spreadsheets and database software.
l. Must possess and maintain an automobile, valid driver's license and insurance.
Compensation: Excellent Salary and Benefits
Submission Instructions: Please submit resume via email to recruiter [at] seiu-uhw.org



Researcher
Location: Los Angeles / Oakland
Department: Research
Description: SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West, a progressive and growing union (formerly SEIU 399 and SEIU 250), has 130,000 members in California. We are caregivers from every sector of the industry, united to win better care for our patients and better lives for our families and ourselves.
The Researcher conducts in-depth research into companies and issues in the healthcare industry and also helps to develop and implement strategic campaigns in support of the union’s organizing and bargaining activities.
Responsibilities:
• Strategic Campaigns: helping to design and execute campaign strategy and tactics.
• Corporate Research: analyzing firm’s line of business and its position within geographic market and industry; compiling firm’s history and current developments; evaluating firm’s finances and business plan; and utilizing industry’s regulatory structure.
• Legal & Policy Research: evaluating legal and policy issues related to industry.
• General Support: providing research assistance to support the union’s various divisions.
• Writing & Communication: producing position papers and other research materials to educate our members, the general public, policy makers and the news media.
Qualifications: Strong commitment to the labor movement and social justice work;
Investigative research experience, including industry, corporate and issue research;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to plan, research, write and edit quality research projects;
Ability to research, strategize and implement plans in the context of a campaign;
Ability to take initiative, to work with a team, and to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines;
Quantitative analytical skills, including familiarity with basic financial concepts and financial analysis;
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database work;
Willingness to work long, irregular hours, often including weekends and evenings.

Compensation Excellent Salary and Benefits
Submission Instructions: Please submit resume via email to recruiter [at] seiu-uhw.org



Communications Director
Location: Oakland or Los Angeles office

SEIU United Healthcare Workers - West, a progressive and growing union, has 140,000 members in California. We are caregivers from every sector of the industry, united to win better care for our patients and better lives for our families and ourselves.
The Communications Director develops and implements the union's internal and external communications program.

Essential Job Functions:
1-Directs the union's media outreach program, including the development of a proactive media strategy and message
2-Directs communications staff and consultants
3-Writes and edits press releases and other materials
4-Builds relationships with reporters, responds to inquiries,
5-Plans communications events
6-Offers training to members and staff spokespeople
7-Handles paid media.
8-Provides advice and communications support for contract and organizing campaigns.
9-Oversees member communications, including the local's bimonthly magazine, newsletters, leaflets, direct mail, and the local union's web site.

Qualifications:
1- Bachelor's degree
2- At least five years of experience in communications & campaign work
3- Excellent writing and interpersonal communications skills.
4- Proven experience directing internal and external communications programs and staff.
5- Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends, as needed.
6- Previous experience with the labor movement or other advocacy organizations preferred.
7- Commitment to progressive social change.
8- Must have a car, driver’s license, and be willing to travel throughout California.

Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 plus 14% pension. Excellent benefits package