SEIU
WISCONSIN
BILINGUAL INTERNAL ORGANIZER
MILWAUKEE PROPERTY SERVICE
About
SEIU Wisconsin:
SEIU Wisconsin is Wisconsin's largest and fastest-growing property
services and health care workers union. We represent over 7,000 workers across
the state. In these tough economic times, there has been no stronger advocate
for safe jobs with good wages and benefits for workers in Wisconsin.
POSITION SUMMARY:
SEIU Wisconsin is seeking a Bilingual
(English & Spanish) Internal Organizer based in Milwaukee and focused on
SEIU WI’s property service membership in the Milwaukee metro region and other
parts of the state. The position works with the leadership of the Union in
assisting with internal organizing efforts, political/electoral activities,
contract campaigns and contract administration.
This position works with the member leaders of the bargaining units to
build power for workers at numerous sites. This position contributes to a healthy
work culture focused on achieving long-term power for workers and communities
in Wisconsin.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Organize shop-level membership to
achieve long-term power
● Identify, recruit and develop
members leaders to move their coworkers to action and also to solve grievances
at the worksite
● Handle employer relations and
grievances
● Assist in contract negotiations
● Work collaboratively with the
leadership team to develop and execute an internal organizing strategy
● Contribute to a healthy workplace
culture focused on building power for SEIU Wisconsin members
● Develop worksite-based communication
and representational structures
● Assist worksite leaders and Union
activists to develop skills including an effective welcome rap for new members,
moving coworkers to take action and solve problems at their worksite, grievance
handling, bargaining, political activity and other efforts to increase worker
voices in Wisconsin
● Participate in new organizing
efforts of workers to help grow the union
● Complete regular reports such as
compiling worksite data, timesheets, expense reports, and other documentation
requested by the Field Director and/or their designee.
● Stay current on issues of importance
in the property services profession, as well as in health care and labor
relations. Participate in SEIU (includes International, Local and State
Council) activities as assigned.
● Other duties as assigned by the
Field Director or their designee.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Fluent in Spanish and English and is
able to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish speakers
● Ability to show flexibility, as work
and assignments can change as directed by the Field Director, Executive
Director or their designees.
● Commitment to membership empowerment
● Ability to work with committees and
to find and develop worksite leaders in order to build power in various
bargaining units
● Ability to track data and use those
systems effectively to understand the strength of classifications of workers
within bargaining units, in bargaining units as a whole
● Creative and innovative ideas on
problem-solving, willingness to attempt new approaches to internal organizing,
bargaining, and grievance handling.
● Good, effective communication
skills: oral and written
● Ability to work independently with
minimal supervision
● Ability to analyze and interpret complex
union contract language
● Ability to effectively and
efficiently manage numerous complex tasks in a short period of time.
● Ability to gain the respect of and
motivate hard working members
● Computer proficiency
● Ability to function and work
effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, stressful environment
● Ability to work weekends, evenings,
and nights as needed and assigned
● Ability to drive a car, travel long
distances, and overnights.
● Maintain vehicle liability
insurance.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Knowledge and/or experience in
organizing, bargaining, representation, and/or arbitration.
● Community organizing, coalition
building, labor union experience.
● Knowledge and/or experience
servicing large (500+) bargaining units.
● Knowledge and/or experience bargaining
and/or organizing when opposed by union busters
● Property Services background
(employment)
● Relevant professional and/or
educational degrees.
LOCATION:
This position is based in the Milwaukee office and focused
on SEIU WI’s property service membership in the Milwaukee metro region and
other parts of the state. Assignments are subject to change based on the needs
and goals of the union.
Salary and Benefits:
● Starting
salary range of $50,000 - $60,000, based on experience.
● Union-paid benefits include very generous health, dental, vision insurance,
pension plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Send
cover letter and résumé to:
SEIU Wisconsin
Email: info@seiuwi.org
33 Nob Hill Road
Madison, WI 53705
Fax 608-270-2025
SEIU
WISCONSIN
BILINGUAL INTERNAL ORGANIZER
MILWAUKEE PROPERTY SERVICE
About
SEIU Wisconsin:
SEIU Wisconsin is Wisconsin's largest and fastest-growing property
services and health care workers union. We represent over 7,000 workers…
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Spanish - fluent
English Fluent
Spanish - fluent
English Fluent