SEIU NEVADA LOCAL 1107
Position: Organizing Intern
Las Vegas, Nevada
Posting Date: 2.5.2021
Position Type: Intern series - Part-Time/Temporary, Non-represented, 16-hours per week beginning February 15, 2021 - December 30, 2021.
Compensation: $15 per hour
Reports to: Department Manager and/or Designee
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Supervisory Duties: None
Interactions: Local union officers; Local union staff; SEIU Local 1107-represented workers.
Scope – Organizing:
The Organizing Intern supports SEIU Local 1107's organizing and member growth programs. This includes overall support of field organizing strategies to meet the political, contract, and member mobilization goals of SEIU Local 1107.
Example of Duties:
· Assist in the recruitment of new members and identifying potential member leaders.
· Assist organizing staff with the facilitation of membership meetings (virtual and/or in-person), conducting new employee orientations, and participating in worksite and house visits.
· Phone bank, text bank current and potential members.
· Assist in tracking data and metrics for union campaigns.
· Conducting research on issues, when necessary.
· Provide logistical support for meetings, events, rallies, hearings, and other public events.
· Additional duties may be assigned.
CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES:
Skills and Abilities Beneficial for Assignment:
· An understanding of organizing principles. Background in community or political organizing or volunteer experience a plus.
· BA/BS and/or currently enrolled students in communications, political science, sociology or related degree.
· Working knowledge of virtual meeting technology (Zoom, Google, Microsoft Teams, Webex).
· Understanding of peer-to-peer texting/relational organizing apps, such as Hustle, Spoke, OutVote.
· Past experience with member/voter databases, such as VAN, Votebuilder, a plus.
· Ability and understanding of Microsoft Office, G-Suite or similar.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to establish and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
· Sound organizational skills to manage and prioritize work subject to deadlines in a dynamic and changing environment, as an individual and as a member of a team.
· A commitment and passion for social justice and advancing the rights of working people in Nevada.
COVID-19 Protocols: Given SEIU Local 1107's current COVID safety protocols, this position will work both remotely and in office, as assigned. Assignments may change as SEIU Local 1107 revisits protocols.
This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
All interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and references to humanresources@seiunv.org with "Organizing Intern" in the subject line. No phone calls please.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
SEIU Nevada Local 1107 is an affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.
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