Bilingual Internal Organizer

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