Workers United
Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United
SEIU

Organizing Director

Covering the Midwest Region

 

Workers United is an International Union with a rich history of organizing manufacturing, distribution and service workers throughout the US and Canada. We are now involved in some exciting campaigns in the Midwest and looking for a talented Organizing Director to join our team!

Qualifications.
A qualified candidate must be:

• A proven leader
• Able to motivate and lead a small team of organizers and a worker Organizing Committee.
• An effective communicator – oral and written (Bilingual big plus)
• A skilled listener
• Willing to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends
• Capable of building relationships with member organizers and workers from diverse backgrounds
• Willing to travel extensively as needed
• In possession of valid driver’s license
• 100% committed to social, economic and racial justice
• Someone with at least 3 years of Organizing experience (labor, student, political, community etc.) required. 2-3 years of union organizing experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable with taking calculated risks

Job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Mentoring, developing and leading new organizers
• Moving workers to action through one-on-one conversations and meetings
• Helping craft and implement winning campaign plans
• Assisting individual organizers to create and follow a professional development plan
• Accurately gauging worker support for a campaign
• Maintaining and/or supervising the maintenance of charts and campaign data systems
• Facilitating staff, organizing committee and shift meetings
• Building tactical relationships with community allies and other labor groups as needed
• Producing quality written campaign materials

Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience, full benefits package including retirement, 401K, family health and dental insurance, and many other benefits.

To Apply
Submit a résumé and cover letter to Nancy Campos at: ncampos@cmrjb.org.

The Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community are especially encouraged to apply.