POSITION TITLE: Organizer
ASSIGNMENT: New Organizing Department
AREA Upstate/Rochester-Syracuse-Buffalo
REPORTS TO Organizing Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Permanent
SALARY: $73,159.52
NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

This position will cover the entire Upstate Region –
From Rochester to Syracuse to Buffalo.

About 1199SEIU UHWE
With over 450,000 members throughout Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Maryland,
Florida, and Washington, DC, 1199SEIU is the largest and fastest-growing healthcare union in
the nation. Since our founding in 1932, our mission has been to stand up for quality healthcare,
good jobs and social justice for all. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called 1199 his favorite union and
referred to us as “the authentic conscience of the labor movement." Over the years 1199 has won
some of the highest standards for healthcare workers in the country, including good wages and
benefits, safe staffing, paid time off, secure retirement, model childcare and education benefits
and a real voice work in the workplace. Our members are highly politically engaged and active,
so we have the strength to advocate with government and elected officials for our patients,
families and communities. We are affiliated with the Service Employees International Union
(SEIU) which has over 2 million members and is the largest labor union in North America.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience with a Healthcare institution as a Union Organizer, Delegate or Activist
preferred; Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; Demonstrate
leadership skills; Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage time and priorities;
Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends; Good listener; Good verbal and
written communication skills; Must possess a valid driver’s license; Bilingual skills a plus; must
attend and pass SEIU One Day Training/Screening

JOB FUNCTION:
 Identify health care and human service workers who are interested in forming a Union;
 Meet with workers (one-on-one meetings, phone calls, leafleting, house visits, and small
group meetings) to discuss benefits of a Union;
 Train and support workers to take action, organizer a Union drive, and become leaders in
the workplace;
 Assist in supporting actions, rallies, events and strikes.
 Distribute leafleting, bulletins and Union Information.
 Participate in Union-wide activities and campaigns.
 Perform other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by
employees in the title and every position does not necessarily require the same duties.
All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume
and cover letter via email to jobs@1199.org or drop off to the Staff Support Department on the
16h floor.

1199/SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.
APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 12/29/2023