Higher Education External Organizer : Missouri

SEIU Local 1

Higher Education External Organizer
Organizing Department

Based in St. Louis, MO

Summary
SEIU Local 1 has been on the cutting edge of building power for low-wage workers and fighting in larger struggles for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration reform and racial justice. Full and part-time faculty are coming together to right the disparities that have lowered the bar in higher education. We are now hiring a Higher Education Internal Organizer to work on exciting campaigns to organize adjunct faculty members in St. Louis, MO.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to higher education faculty.
• Building one-on-one relationships with faculty union members.
• Identifying, recruiting and developing leaders to guide and lead campaigns.
• Conducting individual/group meetings with adjunct faculty to discuss and plan organizing campaigns.
• Motivating individual adjunct faculty members and groups of workers to take action.
• Engaging adjunct faculty in broader union efforts.
• Coordinating with adjunct faculty to gather information that is useful in identifying opportunities for membership growth and mobilization.
• 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.
• Sharp communications skills, basic writing and computer skills.
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to conduct house visits and worksite visits.
• Previous experience in union or community organizing is desirable.
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice is required.
• 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 employer – paid health insurance, a pension

Apply HERE!