SEIU HEALTHCARE MICHIGAN (HCMI)
LEAD ORGANIZER
BASED IN MICHIGAN
Position: Lead Organizer
About the organization:
SEIU Healthcare Michigan (HCMI) is a dynamic labor union and the largest
healthcare worker union in the state, representing over 50,000 long-term care
and hospital workers. HCMI members are dedicated to raising standards for
healthcare workers and ensuring access to affordable healthcare for all
Michiganders.
As part of the two-million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU),
we believe in valuing all workers and respecting all people, fostering thriving
communities, and leaving a more equitable world for future generations. We work
to build a strong, vibrant, multi-racial, multi-generational labor movement that
centers worker power as the vehicle to create good union jobs and healthy
communities for all who call Michigan home.
About the position
The role of Lead Organizer will be to provide leadership to organizers,
implementing strategies and plans that empower home care workers to proactively
address challenges and seize opportunities to address issues in their industry.
This position conducts internal or external campaigns by building and
maintaining organizing committees, making assessments and serving as a union
representative.
Location
State of Michigan
Reports to
Division Coordinator or Director
Job Responsibilities
Implement plans for internal recruitment of industry leaders and members,
managing contract and legislative campaigns that achieve positive results for
workers.
Collaborate with a team to develop issues and demands for contract and
legislative campaigns while maintaining strong relationships with labor
management representatives.
Address member inquiries, represent members at disciplinary proceedings, and
initiate grievances, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining
agreements.
Advance local political campaign objectives by promoting member
participation, political donations, action signups, and recruiting political
organizers.
Work collaboratively with other staff to set goals, create actionable plans,
and ensure accountability.
Engage Executive Board members and member leaders in pursuing the local's
goals.
Integrate strategic campaign functions, politics, and new organizing efforts
to foster the local’s growth in daily field activities.
Participate in local mobilization efforts, new member events, unit meetings,
leadership conferences, and other multi-team initiatives.
Provide constructive feedback to enhance local strategy and implementation.
Maintain accurate and organized files and records for the membership
database, grievances, and collective bargaining.
Keep the Member Resource Center updated with relevant information and events
for member activists and leaders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
What are we looking for?
2+ years of experience in union representation and/or organizing.
Proven experience in leading teams in organizing or contract campaigns is
preferred.
Basic computer skills; experience with organizing database systems is a plus.
Strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU Healthcare
Michigan.
A strong commitment to building a progressive labor movement through
organizing the unorganized.
Ability to work effectively with members and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent judgment under pressure.
Strong capability to establish and uphold organizational priorities and
values
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Salary
$60,000 - $70,000/year
Benefits
SEIU Healthcare Michigan staff enjoy excellent benefits, including comprehensive
health coverage (major medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their
eligible dependents. Additional perks include an auto and phone allowance or
work phone provided, generous holiday policies, and a pension plan.
The position is a full-time position that occasionally requires long and
irregular hours, including some nights, weekends and holidays.
SEIU HCMI is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination,
harassment, and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex,
religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability,
genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined
in federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants, including
minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.