Field Organizer - Chicago, United States - SEIU LOCAL 73

Description

Based in Chicago Illinois
Are you looking for a job with a growing, fighting, diverse and dynamic, member driven union? If so, a
career with SEIU Local 73 may be for you


ABOUT SEIU Local 73:

With nearly 30,000 members, SEIU Local 73 has a proud history of raising standards for workers and
their families. The Local represents service, technical and professional workers primarily in the public
sector in Illinois and Indiana, who are employed in state and local government, school districts, publicly
funded social service agencies and universities. Local 73 is committed to helping workers organize and
build a powerful collective voice on the job to win fair wages, meaningful benefits, a sustainable
retirement, dignity, and respect.


ROLE:

Local 73 Field Organizers build the labor movement by identifying jobsite leaders, recruiting new
members, and engaging workers in the fight for economic justice.


DUTIES:

• Creates and executes strategic organizing plans for internal worksite leader recruitment,

membership recruitment, winning contract campaigns, and worksite issue problem resolution
- both individually and as part of a team.

• Answers members' questions and assists with grievances in conjunction with the Local's

Member Action Center (MAC).

• Advances Local political campaign goals for membership participation, COPE signups and

recruitment of member political organizers.

• Engages Executive Board members and worksite leaders to meet the Local's goals.
• Participates in Localwide mobilization efforts, new member events, unit meetings, leadership

conferences and multi-team activities.

• Maintains complete, accurate and wellorganized files and official records for inclusion in the

membership database, master file, grievance, and collective bargaining files.

• May negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
• Other duties as assigned and directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years or more of advocacy and/or organizing work.
• College degree or equivalent life experience.
• Have a valid driver's license, working automobile and valid auto insurance and cell phone.
• Basic computer skills, with experience in organizing database systems preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours in the field and office setting, including

nights and weekends.

• Personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU Local 7
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity or experience with collective bargaining a plus, but not required

Bi-lingual English/ Spanish a plus, but not required

• Proof of Covid19 vaccination required

employment
Salary for the position is $55,729 annually, and the role comes with substantial benefits, including a
$7,200 annual combined car/phone allowance, paid holidays and vacations, fully paid health insurance
benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan fully paid by the employer.
SEIU Local 73 is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are especially
encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee at