Lead Organizer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

(Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and

responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work

required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected

duties to be performed by employees in the classification.) 

1. Recruit, train, develop and lead a team of organizers focused

on mobilizing fast food workers around the Fight for 15 Campaign; including

scheduling, assigning turf, debriefing and training. 

2. Develop

turf plans with the goals, strategies and tactics necessary to execute the

plan. 

3. Visits workers at their job sites and in their homes, and

trains organizers and worker organizers in organizing. 

4. Implements effective staff development and team-building. 5.

Assists in coalition-building efforts with other unions, student and community

groups to support local campaign goals. 

6. Manage lists, charts, and databases. 

7. Meet

campaign goals and deadlines. Responsible for managing organizers success 

of meeting goals and deadlines. 8. Coordinate and implement

worksite and large-scale actions and events in support of 

organizational

goals. 9. Informs Coordinator or other supervisor of activities, developments

and progress of 

assigned campaigns. 10. Extended day and occasional overnight

travel. 11. Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and

weekends. 12. Must possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and an

automobile for 

business use. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experienced in leading multiple staff, assignments, projects,

managing timelines, and effectively using database systems, or equivalent

experience. 

• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with

diverse groups. 

• Excellent written and oral communications. 

• A demonstrated commitment to social justice. 

• A

demonstrated commitment to union/worker democracy and supporting and developing

workers' voices and leadership in their union. 

BENEFITS: 

SEIU NFFWU staff enjoys top notch benefits including comprehensive

health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible

dependents, competitive salaries, generous holiday and vacation policies, and a

401(K) Plan. 

SEIU NFFWU is an Equal Opportunity employer that values and

respects the diversity of its staff. Women and people of color are encouraged

to apply.