Job: Bilingual English/Spanish Internal Organizer

The Internal Organizer will work with SEIU members and non-members in Western and Central Massachusetts, in Commercial Janitorial settings and/or in college, university and secondary school settings to build a stronger union, with assignments including the following:

1. Identify the issues of groups of workers at work sites
2. Effective communication in house calls, house meetings, site visits, and group meetings
3. Identify and recruit worksite Leaders
4. Organize with workers to take action on problems at work and in the community
5. Mobilize Union members for actions
6. Make and execute weekly work plans to support the work of the Union
7. Coordinate rallies, strikes and other actions
8. Organize and run meetings, develop rank and file leadership.
9. Organize existing members, identify grievances and coordinate with contract enforcement staff.
10. Write and produce leaflets, newsletters.
11. Work on political and community issues.

Requirements
In addition to the above listed job duties and responsibilities, there are conditions and requirements which are essential and are therefore mandatory for anyone occupying the post.
• Must be Bi-lingual (English/ Spanish)
• Inspire workers and members in the Union’s jurisdiction.
• Ask for help when it is needed and use feedback to improve performance.
• Work hard to win justice for workers in the Union’s jurisdiction.
• Communicate effectively in English, as well as Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Travel between various sites in short time periods, ascend flights of stairs, and participate in marches and demonstrations of at least 3 hours in duration.
• Demonstrate a commitment working for justice.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively (listening, speaking, and writing).
• Use a computer including word processing, data base and e-mail applications.
• Work long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.
• Drive a car (valid Drivers’ License and car with insurance is required).
• Portuguese/English) or Tri-lingual strongly preferred

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits are excellent including health and dental insurance, pension and paid vacation leave.
Submission Instructions: Please send résumé and cover letter only if you are Bilingual (English-Spanish candidate (no phone calls please).
Send cover letter and résumé to:
Adriana Fieldman
SEIU Local 615
250 Commercial St, 3rd Floor
Worcester, MA 01608
Fax: 508-753-8960
Email: afieldman@seiu615.org

SEIU Local 615 is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply.