CSEA
Connecticut State Employees Association
SEIU Local 2001

Union Organizer / Staff Representative

Based in Hartford, CT

 

CSEA SEIU Local 2001 is accepting résumés for the position of Union Organizer/Staff Representative. Local 2001 has empowered public employees in Connecticut for over 80 years. We are a strong voice for public service, with over 20,000 members throughout the state. CSEA is part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), one of the largest and fastest-growing labor unions in the United States.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in executing the program of the Union to improve the lives of workers
• Identify, engage, and develop workplace leaders
• Act as chief advocate in grievance, arbitration, and other hearings
• Identify workplace issues and create programs to address them
• Lead contract bargaining
• Visit worksites, educate members, build participation in union activities
• Develop and implement training programs to foster leadership skills among members, ensuring a sustainable pipeline of future union leaders.
• Actively recruit and mentor rank-and-file members for leadership roles and responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Labor, community, political, or other organizing experience
• Familiarity with union grievance procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
• An automobile and a valid driver's license
• Working knowledge of relevant labor law is preferred
• Experience acting as a lead negotiator for labor contracts is preferred
• Commitment to empowering workers through organizing
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required
• Strong digital and technological literacy

CSEA offers competitive salary, comprehensive medical insurance, a defined benefit pension, travel reimbursement, and paid vacation. 

CSEA SEIU Local 2001 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

This position is represented by a staff union.

To Apply:
Email a cover letter and résumé to Bernadette Conway at bconway@csea760.com.