SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR)
 

Worksite Organizer, Northern California
(two positions)

Based in the Bay Area, CA

 

Job Posting: Worksite Organizer
Location: Bay Area, Northern California

About Us
The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) is the largest house staff union in the United States. We are a local of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing nearly 30,000 resident physicians who are dedicated to improving residency training and education, advancing patient care, and expanding healthcare access for our communities. CIR’s mission is to empower our nation’s interns, residents and fellows to fight for excellence for our patients.

Job Summary
The Committee of Interns and Residents is looking to fill two (2) Worksite Organizer positions in the Northern California Bay Area. CIR is committed to fully engaging our physician members on hospital worksite and CIR issues. To accomplish this, we need a highly driven and committed individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills who can effectively solve problems. Organizers are responsible for building a strong CIR presence in the hospital worksite, developing member leaders, negotiating and enforcing the collective bargaining agreement, and developing strategic relationships within the hospital and the community. The Northern California Bay Area Worksite Organizer will report to the Northern California Regional Director.

What you gain from a position with CIR

• Hands-on experience enforcing a collective bargaining agreement for physicians, with the opportunity to develop and implement new ways of engaging physicians in their worksites.
• Opportunity to work directly with physicians-in-training, gaining an understanding of front-line providers in the hospital setting.
• Opportunity to address issues related to access to affordable quality healthcare.
• Opportunity to develop skills in contract negotiations, health care economics, and political advocacy.

CIR is Looking for Candidates With:

• Previous union or other organizing (political/community) experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage conflict and adversarial situations.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Flexible work hours, ability to work in the evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be technologically savvy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Proficiency with Google products such as Gmail and Google Drive (Docs & Sheets).
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID

CIR Offers
Competitive salary ($72,563 to $105,336) commensurate with experience and in compliance with the staff collective bargaining agreement.

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage with no employee contributions; generous paid leave time including four weeks’ vacation within the first calendar year of employment, paid holidays, personal days, and sick days; short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); defined benefit pension plan; and mileage reimbursement.

To Apply:
In addition to a résumé, please include a cover letter that explains your reason for wanting to work for CIR, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan. Please send your résumé and cover letter to: jobs@cirseiu.org with the Subject Line: Worksite Organizer, Northern California.

CIR is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws.

Please visit our website for more information: www.cirseiu.org.