Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Organizer

ASSIGNMENT: New Organizing Department

AREA New Jersey - Iselin, NJ

REPORTS TO Organizing Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Permanent

SALARY: $73,159.52

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

About 1199SEIU UHWE

With over 450,000 members throughout Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Maryland,

Florida, and Washington, DC, 1199SEIU is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in

the nation. Since our founding in 1932, our mission has been to stand up for quality healthcare,

good jobs and social justice for all. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called 1199 his favorite union and

referred to us as "the authentic conscience of the labor movement." Over the years 1199 has won

some of the highest standards for healthcare workers in the country, including good wages and

benefits, safe staffing, paid time off, secure retirement, model childcare and education benefits

and a real voice work in the workplace. Our members are highly politically engaged and active,

so we have the strength to advocate with government and elected officials for our patients,

families and communities. We are affiliated with the Service Employees International Union

(SEIU) which has over 2 million members and is the largest labor union in North America.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist

preferred; Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; Demonstrate

leadership skills; Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage time and priorities;

Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends; Good listener; Good verbal and

written communication skills; Must possess a valid driver's license; Bilingual skills a plus; must

attend and pass SEIU One Day Training/Screening

JOB FUNCTION:

Identify health care and human service workers who are interested in forming a Union;

Meet with workers (one-on-one meetings, phone calls, leafleting, house visits, and small

group meetings) to discuss benefits of a Union;

Train and support workers to take action, organizer a Union drive, and become leaders in

the workplace;

Assist in supporting actions, rallies, events and strikes.

Distribute leafleting, bulletins and Union Information.

Participate in Union-wide activities and campaigns.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by

employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.

All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume

and cover letter via email to jobs@1199.org or drop off to the Staff Support Department on the

16h floor.

1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 12/29/2023

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