SEIU Local 73

Bi-Lingual Organizer (MAC)

Based in Chicago, IL

 

Are you looking for a job with a growing, fighting, diverse and dynamic, member driven union? If so, a career with SEIU Local 73 may be for you!

ABOUT SEIU Local 73:
With nearly 33,000 members, SEIU Local 73 has a proud history of raising standards for workers and their families. The Local represents service, technical and professional workers primarily in the public sector in Illinois and Indiana, who are employed in state and local government, school districts, publicly funded social service agencies and universities.

Local 73 is committed to helping workers organize and build a powerful collective voice on the job to win fair wages, meaningful benefits, a sustainable retirement, dignity, and respect.

ROLE:
Local 73 Organizers who work in our Member Action Center (MAC) interact with members primarily over the phone and email to help them understand their collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and the rights they are entitled to under the law. This is currently a hybrid position where 85% of the work can be completed from home. There is also an option to work from the Local office in Chicago if preferred.

DUTIES:

• Fields questions related to workplace grievances and provides guidance on how to move forward
• Advances Local political campaign goals for membership participation, COPE signups and recruitment of member political organizers.
• Engages members and worksite leaders to meet the Local’s goals. 
• Participates in Local-wide mobilization efforts, new member events, unit meetings, leadership conferences and multi-team activities.
• Maintains complete, accurate and well-organized files and official records for inclusion in the membership database, master file, grievance, and collective bargaining files.
• Other duties as assigned and directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years or more of advocacy and/or organizing work.
• College degree or equivalent life experience.
• Have a valid driver’s license, working automobile and valid auto insurance and a cell phone.
• Basic computer skills, with experience in organizing database systems preferred. 
• Ability and willingness to work long and irregular hours in an office and field setting. 
• Personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU Local 73. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Patience and the ability to empathize with someone who is having trouble at work
• Familiarity or experience with collective bargaining agreements a plus, but not required.
• Bi-lingual English/ Spanish is required.
• An ability to remain calm and pleasant during tense phone interactions.

The salary for this job is $64,429 annually, and the position comes with substantial benefits, including a $7,200 annual combined car/phone allowance, paid holidays and vacations, fully paid health insurance benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan fully paid by the employer.

SEIU Local 73 is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are especially encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY 
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and résumé to the Hiring Committee at: careers@seiu73.org. Interviews will begin in this month and continue until the position is filled.