Starbucks Workers United WU-SEIU

Part-Time Data & Operations Specialist

Based anywhere in the continental US
(Remote)

 

Workers United-SEIU seeks a part-time Data & Operations Specialist to join the campaign to win justice for workers at Starbucks, and to support other Workers United-SEIU priorities. We are looking for a hardworking, driven, talented individual who is committed to winning campaigns for working people and is ready to immediately get to work with the Starbucks Workers United team to win this campaign.

WHO WE ARE: Workers United-SEIU represents approximately 86,000 workers across the US and Canada. Our membership is diverse, and includes garment workers, food service workers, distribution center workers, and industrial laundry workers.

Workers United has a deeply rooted history representing garment workers. We are the former International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union, which was created in 1900 to fight sweatshops and win decent working conditions. The ILGWU was one the first U.S. unions to have a primarily female and immigrant membership.

Today we still hold close our founding values from over 100 years ago; every industry is organizable, and every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. These are the same values shared by our parent union, the Service Employee International Union, with more than two million members in the United States and Canada and a leader in the fight for social justice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Data Coordinator, perform a variety of tasks to maintain accurate and up-to-date campaign databases and drives.
• Assist field staff in entering and analyzing data.
• Support operational and administrative projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Dedication to workers’ rights, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ justice.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel, database applications, Google Workspace, Zoom, and other project management platforms. 
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and applications.
• Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with coworkers using email and chat applications.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects, meeting varied deadlines, and being flexible with changing priorities.
• Excellent analytical and judgement skills as demonstrable by the ability to assess information and evidence and act strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to relate, establish, and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective demonstrable oral, written and listening skills in English.
• Experienced in receiving and offering feedback openly and constructively.
• Working knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, Google Workspace, and Zoom, and good planning and administrative skills.

REQUIREMENTS: 
This position will require occasional travel throughout the year. All travel expenses will be covered.
Physical demands: The capacity to lift up to 25 pounds is required. Able to drive, sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Ability to work long and irregular hours including nights and weekends.

LOCATION: This is a remote position, to be based anywhere in continental US, ideally near a major airport.

WAGE AND HOURS: Hourly wage of $25.15 per hour, up to 20 hours per week.

TO APPLY: Please fill out an application using this link.

This position is open until it is filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Workers United - SEIU is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.