Job Description

SEIU Local 1

Internal Organizer
Chicago Airports

Based in Chicago, IL

SEIU Local 1 has been on the forefront of using our collective strength to create a pathway for non-union workers to join the union and build power for service sector workers like janitors, security officers, airport workers, residential workers etc. Local 1 has a strong track record of winning better working conditions, benefits and wages for workers both in and outside the union. Our diverse union comes together in solidarity to fight to improve our communities and in the larger social justice issues such as immigrant, racial, LGBTQ+, environmental, and economic justice. We are now hiring an Internal Organizer to work on exciting campaigns to organize workers in our Airports Division.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to low-wage workers.
• Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
• Identifying and developing leaders to guide and lead campaigns.
• Conducting individual or group meetings with workers to discuss and plan organizing campaigns.
• Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take action.
• Engaging workers in broader union efforts to bring pressure to bear on industry sectors.
• Coordinating with workers to gather information that is useful in identifying opportunities for membership growth and mobilization.
• Working to involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
• Planning and executing site visits and house visits.
• Process grievances and conduct employer relations.
• Execute political programs.
• Ability to travel as required for the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Capacity to work independently and with a team.
• The ability to interpret and effectively communicate about collective bargaining agreements and other written materials.
• The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
• Sharp communications skills, basic writing, and computer skills.
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to conduct house visits and site visits.
• Previous experience in union or community organizing is desirable.
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice is required.
• Fluency in Spanish, Arabic or French highly preferred.
• A car and a valid driver’s license is required.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary is competitive based on the Staff Union Contract ranging from $60,000 – $73,000.
• Full benefits package including employer paid health insurance, pension plan & paid vacation.
• Phone allowance, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

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