Internal Organizer Springfield, IL

Springfield , IL

Summary

Internal Organizer for the Homecare Division

Description

Field Organizer

 

SEIU Healthcare Illinois-Indiana is a dynamic, action-oriented union of over 90,000 healthcare and childcare workers throughout Illinois and Indiana. As one of the largest and fastest growing affiliates of the Service Employees International Union, SEIU HCII is committed to building power for low and moderate income families by organizing low wage workers for economic and social justice.

 

The Field Organizer is responsible for organizing low wage workers to build power at the workplace and in the community to win living wages and benefits, dignity and respect, and a voice in decisions that affect their lives.  The organizer is responsible for the design, implementation and analysis of a wide variety of campaigns, including external organizing, organizing for a contract, internal organizing, and community and political organizing.  The organizer performs a wide range of organizing duties, which may vary according to location and assignment and which require the exercise of discretion and independent judgment. Car needed

 

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits

E-mail résumé to gorellana@seiulocal880.org, or fax it to 312-235-5957. For info call 312-980-9009

 

EEO D/M/V/W/SO

Qualifications

* A strong commitment to social justice and the goals and principles of our union * Ability to travel and work long and irregular hours, including weekends, early mornings and evenings as needed, and to work away from home for extended periods.

Preferences

* General computer literacy with the ability to be trained as needed * Fluency in languages other than English helpful

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Location

Springfield

Springfield IL 62703

This job opening closes on 6/9/2008

Submission Instructions

Email resume to gorellana@seiulocal880.org

Please submit all required information to:
Gustavo Orellana, Recruitment