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WAVE
(ORGANIZER-IN-TRAINING) PROGRAM
Service
Employees International Union
Are you ready to fight for what you believe in?
Do you want to do something to make a difference?
Are you looking to work in the social and economic justice movement?
If you answered
'Yes' to any of the questions above then union organizing is for you!
For more than 75 years, SEIU has been helping working families stand
up for their rights, fighting for dignity and respect in the workplace.
With a membership of 1.9 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing
union in the labor movement. Our diverse staff of organizers helps janitors,
home care aids, mental health workers, office workers, school bus drivers,
public employees, nurses, and other hospital workers join forces to
bring democracy to the workplace.
The SEIU-WAVE (Organizer-In-Training)
Program is a job training and placement program for people who want
to make a difference as union organizers. As an organizer-in-training
with the SEIU WAVE Program you will be part of a dynamic union that
is committed to giving a voice to thousands of workers and helping to
provide lasting social change for the working class.
At SEIU, we are looking for energetic and passionate individuals who
are ready to organize people to fight for better lives for themselves
and their families. This is your opportunity to put your commitment
to social and economic justice to work building power for working people
by organizing the unorganized!
Who should apply?
Union organizing is not easy. It takes courage and commitment to support
our uphill struggle for a just society. A successful applicant for the
organizer-in-training position should have the following:
- Some experience
and commitment to social justice, economic justice, campus organizing,
political actions and grassroots organizing
- Good oral and
written communication skills
- Excellent listening
skills and the ability to comprehend the concerns of others
- Ability to manage
your time independently and carry out work plans with minimal supervision
- Willingness
to travel and/or relocate for extended periods of time
- Ability to work
long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to motivate
and activate others
- Sharp problem-solving
skills
- Basic map navigation
skills a plus
- Possession of
a valid driver's license
- Women, people
of color and bilingual people are encouraged to apply
We offer the
following benefits package:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive
health benefits package for employee and eligible dependents, including
medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Pension Plan
- 401 (k) available
- Generous leave
policy
How to apply:
Submit all résumés
with a cover letter and 3 references. Please include in your cover letter
"why you want to become a union organizer." All information
should be sent to the following:
Email:
WAVERECRUITMENT@SEIU.org
(Please
reference job code: OIT-UJC in the subject line of your message.)
NOTE:
Résumés should be sent in MS Word or text format
Fax: 202-429-5660
(Please reference job code: OIT-UJC on your cover page.)
Mail:
SEIU Human
Resources
Attn: Wave Recruitment/OIT-UJC
1800 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
For more information
on the SEIU WAVE Program, please visit us at www.seiu.org/jobs/waveorganizing.
It's not just a job….It's a movement!
We
are proud of our diverse environment, EOE, M/F/D/V
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