Community Political Organizer, Local 521

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COMMUNITY POLITICAL ORGANIZER

SEIU Local was founded in 7 when 5 local unions came together in the Bay Area, Central Coast and Central

Valley to form one larger, more powerful union. Together our members are building a true st century union fighting

to empower and improve the lives of our members. We represent over , public service workers in cities,

counties, courts, schools, private non-profits, special districts, and public health care.

AT SEIU LOCAL : Our mission is to provide our members with a voice in the workplace, in their union and in the

larger community. Through our actions, we intend to create a more just and humane society. We are committed to

protecting and improving the lives of workers and their families. We will work to improve and protect the services we

provide to our communities. We believe that by working together as a united front, we can win better contracts and

build industry power in our region.

Community Political Organizer works under direction of the Political Director, works in community coalitions, and

builds support among community groups and leaders for Local’s strategic campaigns and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES : All duties listed are required and not limited to but may or may not be continuously performed

or ongoing at any specific time.

Identify potential allies among labor, religious, ethnic, immigrant, advocacy, patient / client, disability,

environmental, senior, neighborhood and other appropriate community organizations and leaders.

Develop relationships with potential allies, educate them on SEIU Local campaigns and objectives and

organize them to support those campaigns and objectives.

Coordinate SEIU Local ’s participation in activities in support of community allies.

Maintain database and other records on community organizations and leaders in the area.

Plan, in conjunction with organizing / worksite organizing / research / communications staff, the community

component to strategic campaigns being carried out by the Local. Carry out community component of plan.

Organize community forums, petitions and press conferences in support of strategic campaigns.

Attend meetings of allied community organizations when appropriate to maintain effective relationships and

build support for union campaigns.

Track the membership and activity of Local members in community organizations that may be potential

allies.

Develop, recruit and train Local members to effectively represent the union in community organizations.

Turnout community organizations to union events.

Create organizations, when appropriate, of key constituents needed for strategic leverage hospital

patient organization, local resident organization, etc.)

Participate in Local programs including political campaigns, organizing blitzes and other Local-wide efforts.

May participate in Local-wide committee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Two years of full-time paid experience in community organizing.

High level ability to communicate orally and in writing;

Ability to establish, maintain rapport and work in mutually beneficial coalitions with widely varied ethnic,

• social and philosophical groups;
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision;

Ability to plan strategically, follow a plan and be accountable to a team in carrying out a plan

Dedication to building power for workers and a willingness to participate in a wide field of activities towards

that objective;

Freedom and willingness to work irregular and long hours and attend required evening and weekend

meetings.

Bilingual (Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese) a plus.

Established relationships with community organizations in Local areas preferred.

ADDITIONAL 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 $, per

person / $, per incident bodily injury liability / $, property coverage); and must possess an automobile for

business use.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : Salary commensurate with experience $,.-$,.. SEIU Local

employees enjoy top notch benefits including fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance; a

generous leave package; fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan; (K); flexible savings accounts for

annual health and childcare expenses; $, life insurance plan; and other benefits outlined in the policies of

SEIU .

APPLY : position is open until filled; however, the posting / acceptance of applications may close at any time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Local 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 works to ensure fair

treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.

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