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Organizer, SEIU 1199 UHWE

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Quick overview

The Organizer will identify healthcare and human service workers interested in unionizing, meeting with them individually or in groups to discuss union benefits. Responsibilities also include training workers to become leaders, supporting union drives, and participating in union-wide activities, rallies, and events.

Requirements summary

Candidates should ideally have previous experience as a Union Organizer, Delegate, or Activist within a healthcare institution and must demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work with diverse populations. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, be willing to work long hours including nights and weekends, and successfully pass the SEIU One Day Training/Screening.

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCommunicationTime ManagementDrivingProblem SolvingListeningLeadershipIndependent WorkBilingual Skills

Job description

1199SEIU 498 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10018 TEL (212)582-1890 FAX(212)399-0096

Position Title

Organizer ASSIGNMENT: New Organizing Department AREA: Quincy, MASS REPORTS TO: Director CLASSIFICATION: Exempt/Regular Full Time SALARY: $81,426.54 NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

About 1199SEIU UHWE

With over 450,000 members across MA, NY, NJ, MD, FL, and Washington, DC, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in the nation.
Founded in 1932, we are committed to advancing quality healthcare, good jobs, and social justice for all.
Known by Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. as “the authentic conscience of the labor movement,” 1199SEIU has won some of the strongest wages, benefits, and workplace protections for healthcare workers.
Our highly engaged membership drives powerful advocacy with elected officials to support patients, families, and communities.
We are affiliated with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing over 2 million workers nationwide.

Qualifications

Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist preferred; Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; Demonstrate leadership skills; Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage time and priorities; Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends; Good listener; Good verbal and written communication skills; Must possess a valid driver’s license; Bilingual skills a plus; must attend and pass SEIU One Day Training/Screening

Job function

Identify health care and human service workers who are interested in forming a Union;
Meet with workers (one-on-one meetings, phone calls, leafleting, house visits, and small group meetings) to discuss benefits of a Union;
Train and support workers to take action, organizer a Union drive, and become leaders in the workplace;
Assist in supporting actions, rallies, events and strikes.
Distribute leafleting, bulletins and Union Information.
Participate in Union-wide activities and campaigns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

General information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.

Anyone with a passion for justice, the ability to work hard and the drive to make a significant and measurable impact for workers is encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to damicka.johnson@1199.org

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/6/26