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Location: San Francisco 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

Under the supervision of the Area Field Director, this position has the following responsibilities:

• Train and assist staff in identifying, recruiting, developing, and partnering with leaders to successfully implement the mission, goals, and work of the union
• Coordinate teams of staff and members in developing and implementing industry vision, programs, and campaigns
• Challenge staff and assist them to embrace change in all aspects of their work
• Help develop direct campaigns to resolve workplace issues
• Assist staff/lead contract negotiations, campaigns, and strikes
• Guide integration of politics and organizing support into the daily work of staff in the workplace
• Participate in and/or lead new organizing and political campaigns as needed
• Train, develop, and hold staff accountable in all aspects of their work
• Evaluate staff; develop and implement staff development plans
• Cover for vacation and troubleshoot on particularly difficult staff assignments
• As part of the supervisory team, contribute to the organizational vision and manage the local’s strategic plans and campaigns
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and abilities:

• Frame issues and articulate organizational values and priorities
• Lead and work effectively as part of a team
• Work highly independently and exercise good judgment
• Inspire, motivate, and communicate effectively with staff and members
• Bargain contracts and deal with tough employers and anti-union consultants
• Work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in union or community organizing and representation
• Proven ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership
• Experience working as part of a team is highly desirable

Requirements:

• Salaried position; may require nonstandard work hours and/or weekend and holiday work.
• Extensive travel may be required, primarily within Northern California.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license; must pass a DMV check and have a good driving record; must have auto insurance that covers business driving(minimum of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident bodily injuryliability/$50,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use.

Salary and Benefits: The salary range is $122,536.97 to $140,917.52 and is based on qualifications and experience. There is a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply: Visit our online Career Center to apply (SEIU Local 1021 Career Center). You must include a detailed resume, cover letter indicating the position you are applying for, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references.  This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time. No phone calls, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SEIU Local 1021 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all races, ethnicities, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, marital statuses, religions, or who have a disability. Local 1021 is committed to ensuring fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.