SEIU Virginia 512
Home Care Organizer I

SEIU Virginia 512:
SEIU Virginia 512 is a dynamic labor union, representing home care workers across Virginia, as
well as county/city employees in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Richmond. We are
committed to winning family-sustaining wages, strong benefits, justice, and union rights for our
members and for all working people. We advocate for policies, budgets, and laws that invest in
good union jobs, quality public services, and economic and racial justice.

Position Summary:
Organizers help grow the union, identify activists and leaders, educate and empower union
members to take action at work and in the community, work with community partners, elect
champions and hold elected officials accountable; all in order to build power for union members
and working families. Organizers will work with Home Care providers to grow union
membership, build power, raise standards, and ultimately win collective bargaining rights.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Conduct broad and intensive outreach efforts to workers;
● Sign workers up as union members and contributors to the union’s Committee on
Political Education (COPE) fund;
● Build one-on-one relationships with workers;
● Identify and develop worker leaders;
● Conduct individual and group meetings with workers and partners;
● Engage, motivate and mobilize workers to take action;
● Plan and carry out actions and events to support worker organizing efforts;
● Under the direction of the lead, assist in executing strategic organizing plans;
● Ensure the tracking, reporting and analysis of campaign data;
● Work with allied organizations and communities;
● Coordinate with other local union staff to carry out the union’s organizing program and
priorities.

Qualifications:
Candidates should possess previous organizing experience; a strong commitment to working
people and justice; strong personal, verbal and written communication skills. Candidates should
also thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

Successful candidates will bring the following skills and attributes to the position:

● Minimum of one-year prior experience in organizing and demonstrated commitment to
workers’ rights and social justice. (If no prior experience, position may be offered as an
Organizer in Training);
● Adept at leading and motivating workers in difficult struggles;
● Relevant knowledge, including labor regulations, issues, etc.;
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
● Ability to establish and cultivate respectful relationships with people from all
backgrounds;
● Skilled at meeting deadlines in a fast-paced campaign environment;
● Strong oral, written and listening skills; analytical and judgment skills; and organizational
and prioritizing skills;
● Flexible and adept at dealing with changing priorities;
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
● Working knowledge of computer programs including social media, Word, Excel, VAN,
and good planning and administrative skills;
● Kindness, empathy and concern for others.
Requirements include:
● Valid U.S. driver’s license with a good driving record;
● Ability and willingness to travel within Virginia;
● Relocation to the Virginia area is required if offered a position.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary for an Organizer I position is $56,620.20, with a generous benefit package, including
fully-paid health insurance, paid leave, auto allowance, cell phone allowance, and more, as
detailed in the local’s Collective Bargaining agreement.

Candidates with less than one (1) year’s experience may be offered an Organizer-in-Training
position with a salary of 51,450 and the same benefit package. This is a bargaining unit position.

Geography: Organizers can be based anywhere across the Virginia area, but are required to
travel to Richmond and/or other locations for work in the field with members and workers.
Affirmative Action Employer

SEIU Virginia 512 is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and
encourages applications from all qualified candidates. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military
or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.

Please submit resume to info@seiuva.org with subject line: “Home Care Organizer”