Temporary Family Child Care Internal Organizer

About SEIU Local 509

SEIU Local 509 is a fast growing, progressive union representing over 23,000 state workers, human service workers, higher education faculty and graduate student workers, and family child care providers in Massachusetts.

Job Description

We are seeking to hire a temporary Organizer in the Family Child care department through 12/31/2025. The organizer will work toward strengthening membership by attending new provider orientations, doing follow up, and training member leaders to do orientations. Work will be 37.5 hours a week and may include evenings and Saturdays.

General Statement of Duties:

• Attend orientations and sign new members
• Follow up with new educators and members that attended orientation
• Train member leaders to do union pitch during orientations
• Identify and develop new member leaders

Qualifications:

• Experience with organizing 509 members helpful
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening and speaking)
• Strong technology skills (Google Apps, email, web-based apps, database usage)
• Strong commitment to the labor movement
• Ability to work both independently and part of a team, particularly with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities at the same time, be proactive and maintain flexibility, adaptability, and demonstrate a willingness to learn
• Possession of an insured, registered vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Bilingual preferred (With priority preference for Portuguese/English candidates)

Supervision Received:

Reports to Family Childcare Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised:

May supervise interns directly; may provide functional supervision for other employees or members on per diem.

Salary & Benefits

Effective 1/1/25: $88,426-$100,172 depending on experience/qualifications with excellent benefits.

How to apply

SEIU Local 509 is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity — women, BIPOC, LGBT candidates and candidates from other marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We want to interview the best candidates for our organization. If you think you have the skills to fill the role and serve our mission, even if you don’t meet every qualification in the list, please consider applying. We review all applications thoroughly and are open to considering candidates from many different backgrounds

If you require accommodations during your interview, please include that in the body of your email when submitting your application. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: jobapplication@seiu509.org.

Questions about the position can be directed to atejeda@seiu509.org

The deadline for applications to be submitted is September 15. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.

• *SEIU Local 509 requires potential candidates to have a COVID 19 Vaccination, including needed boosters, at the time of hire.