NEW ORGANIZER

New Organizer Position Open

The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR/SEIU), the largest doctors' union in the United States, is looking to fill open new organizer positions in New York, or California.

Duties:
Organize new membership. Establish contact with potential members, organize and run meetings, develop rank and file leadership. Lead campaigns. Work on political and community issues, as well as on healthcare policy and professional issues. Write and produce leaflets and newsletters. Work on first contract campaigns.

Qualifications:
Prior union or comparable staff experience in organizing highly desirable. Healthcare, professional advocacy, legislative or political experience also preferable. Must have valid driver's license. Travel required. Good writing skills important.

Salary/Benefits:
Competitive salary. Car or car allowance provided for field staff use. Four weeks vacation. Excellent health and life insurance coverage.

Contact:

Mike Phelan, Organizing Director, CIR/SEIU
520 8th Ave 12th Fl
New York, NY 10018

Phone (212) 356-8100
Fax (212) 356-8111
E-mail: mphelan@cirseiu.org

CIR is a nation-wide, progressive, rank and file healthcare union which represents 12,000 doctor members in private and public hospitals. Founded in 1957, CIR has a tradition of fighting both for the rights of doctors and for universal access to quality healthcare. CIR is a national affiliate of the Service Employees International Union.

CIR is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women and People of Color are encouraged to apply.