Organizing Coordinator
Service Employees International Union, Local 1 
Detroit, MI

​​​​​​​SEIU Local 1 has been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and fighting for economic, racial, immigrant, and environmental justice! We are now hiring an Organizing Coordinator in Detroit to assist Local 1 in organizing new members within its jurisdiction and to directly assist the Director of Organizing with the day–to–day operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Managing and leading teams of staff and members to carry out campaign plans.
• Writing and implementing individual staff development plans.
• Leading staff by example, setting high standards of performance and holding organizers accountable to results.
• Creating and managing winning campaigns in coordination with the appropriate departments and union officers.
• Developing campaign plans for multiple companies, regions, and staff teams.
• Developing campaign messages, and implementing plans with community allies.
• Articulating a positive vision of the project and of the union.
• Participating in creating the overall plan to move the union forward.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Economics, Political Science or equivalent work experience.
• At least five (5) years of experience developing and overseeing large field campaigns and managing teams of organizers.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills, including public speaking experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Willingness to travel, work long, irregular hours, nights, and weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, and database software.
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.
• A car and a valid driver’s license are required.