Union Organizer-in- Training

SEIU is the fastest-growing union in North America. Focused on uniting workers in three sectors to improve their lives and the services they provide.

The SEIU Organizer-in-Training (OIT) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU, you will be assigned to organizing campaigns, trained on the fundamentals of union organizing and will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to help workers build power in the workplace.

* Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to non-union workers. * Building one-on-one relationships with workers. * Identifying, recruiting and developing worker leaders. * Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to move organizing campaigns forward. * Engaging, motivating and mobilizing workers to take action. * Planning and carrying out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts.

* Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice. * Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends. * Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills. * Basic computer literacy and ability to learn the organization’s technology tools. * Ability to work independently as well as with a team. * Willingness to conduct work site and home visits. * Strong planning, time-management and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. * Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and an automobile for business use. * Ability and willingness to travel on a frequent basis within California and out-of-State is required. * Proficiency in English/Spanish is a plus