INTERNAL ORGANIZER

Location: Salem/Eugene, Oregon.

Summary: The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 49 is now accepting resumes from smart, motivated individuals who have a passion for helping healthcare workers fight for better working conditions, dignity on the job, and a more just and humane society for all working families.

Job Description: SEIU Local 49 is a 6,500 member local union based in Portland, Oregon. The Local represents health care workers and janitors throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. With over 1.7 million members, SEIU is the largest and fastest growing union in the United States. SEIU Local 49's member leadership has adopted an aggressive internal organizing and representation program that includes recruiting and developing worksite leaders, building workers' political power, and strongly representing our members through direct action and organizing.

Some specific duties shall include:

• Identify, recruit, and develop worksite leader and move workers into action;
  
• Analytical skills necessary to interpret contract language, investigate and process grievances, prepare contract proposals and bargain, and assist in joint employer/union committees;
  
• Lead and conduct demonstrations, pickets, marches, trainings, meetings, and other events and actions;
  
• Recruit members to contribute to our political program;
  
• Working long and irregular hours, often including nights and weekend and occasional travel;
  
• Developing worksite leaders' skills to do all of the above.

Qualifications:

• Passionate dedication to improving the quality of life of working people and enthusiasm to participate in a wide range of activities toward that end including external organizing and politics
  
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, including the ability to successfully relate to persons from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures;
  
• Enthusiasm and energy for working with worker leaders to develop their confidence, hope, and skills as worksite leaders;
  
• Ability to solve problems creatively and think on your feet;
  
• Must have strong judgment and strategic sense;
  
• Must be able to perform successfully in both independent and team settings;
  
• Must be able to succeed in an environment of accountability in meeting the goals of the campaign and Union;
  
• Must be willing to participate in a strong program of staff development that fosters and challenges you to develop your skills, experience, and leadership.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of experience in mobilizing or recruiting others in a union or other active organization.
  
• Must have a valid Oregon driver's license and automobile for business use;
  
• Computer literacy
  
• Women, people of color, and bi-lingual (Spanish, Russian) candidates encouraged to apply.

Compensation:
Salary range from $36,088 to $57,892.90 and includes car allowance and full benefit package. Also:

• Work in an environment of supportive and challenging supervision that focuses on both winning for our members and developing staff's skills and potential as an integral part of what we do;
  
• Work on a team that builds the most possible power for our members and conduct internal organizing campaigns that require you to stretch your skills and grow as an organizer;
  
• Work on campaigns and engage in struggles with healthcare workers that you will tell your grandchildren about.

If this interests you, send or fax résumé by August 13, 2007 to:

SEIU, Local 49
Michelle Blau
3536 SE 26th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97202

Fax: (503) 238-6692
Michelleb@seiu49.org

SEIU is an equal opportunity Employer