JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Political Organizer
Service Employees International Union, Local 1
Chicago, IL

SEIU Local 1 has been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and fighting in larger struggles for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration and racial justice reform. We are now hiring a Political Organizer to work on our external airport organizing campaign in Chicago.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement strategic plans to mobilize members and others to support SEIU goals
• Build SEIU Local 1 Internal Political Capacity for our strategic priorities.
• Build political and community support for organizing projects and political or issue campaigns.
• Plan and execute large-scale mobilizations.
• Working to involve community allies in organizing campaigns.
• ​Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Capacity to work independently and with a team.
• The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
• Ability to facilitate collaboration between labor and community stakeholders
• Capacity to work independently, with a team, and with people from diverse backgrounds
• Sharp communications 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 a second language is a plus.
• A car and a valid driver’s license are required.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary is competitive and negotiable (based on the Staff Union Contract).
• Full benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan and paid vacation.
• Car allowance.