SEIU Local 521
Organizing Coordinator
Based in the South San Francisco Bay Area, CA
SEIU Local 521 is currently growing our External Organizing Department. SEIU Local 521 represents nearly 40,000 public- and non-profit, private sector workers across the Bay Area, Central Coast and Central Valley of California. Our local is on the cutting edge of progressive activism, building the power of workers and engaging in larger social issues such as immigration, racial and environmental justice.
We are seeking an energetic, passionate, and hardworking Organizing Coordinator who is excited to be a part of a movement for real social change, who believes in the value of work and public services, and who wants to be part of a team that fights and wins for workers, their families, and their communities.
You will be organizing new bargaining units into SEIU Local 521. Our organizing plan is focused on the public sector, privatized public services, and public healthcare.
The ideal candidate will understand industry analysis, has experience managing a large team over a spread-out jurisdiction, and experience applying strategic leverage, research, policy, and ground-level organizing to create the conditions for victory.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
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COMPENSATION:
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license; must pass a DMV check and have a good driving record; must have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident bodily injury liability/$100,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, résumé and references to Riko Mendez, Chief Elected Officer
Attention: Pam Rodgers, Administrative Director
SEIU Local 521
2302 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95131
Email: jobs@seiu521.org
Fax: 408-954-1538
No phone calls please
This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER:
Local 521 is an affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Local 521 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.
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