Organizer I
SEIU Local 2015
About SEIU Local 2015
SEIU Local 2015 is the largest union of long-term care workers in California, representing more than half a million home care, skilled nursing facility, and assisted living center workers statewide. Our members are united in their commitment to caring for California’s older adults and people with disabilities while building power for workers and their communities.
Our mission is to unleash the collective power of long-term care workers, their families, and their communities to drive lasting economic and social justice. We are committed to building an anti-racist organization grounded in equity, justice, and cross-difference solidarity.
To learn more, visit seiu2015.org.
About the Role
SEIU Local 2015 is seeking passionate and driven Organizer I professionals to support organizing, membership growth, and leadership development across the long-term care sector.
Organizers play a critical role in building worker power by training, developing, and mobilizing workers in homecare, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living environments. This role contributes directly to advancing the union’s strategic goals, including membership expansion, contract campaigns, and political advocacy.
Organizer I roles may support both existing union members and non-union workers actively organizing to form a union. This position operates in a fast-paced, field-based environment requiring strong relationship-building, adaptability, and commitment to social justice.
Core Responsibilities
Worker Organizing & Membership Growth
- Recruit and engage workers to join and actively participate in the union, including COPE (Committee on Political Education) recruitment.
- Build and sustain organizing committees, contract action teams, and worker-led initiatives.
- Conduct one-on-one conversations and group meetings to assess worker concerns and drive collective action.
Leadership Development & Training
- Identify, train, and develop worker leaders to take on increasing levels of responsibility within the union.
- Facilitate member trainings, workshops, and leadership development sessions.
- Empower workers to lead campaigns, mobilizations, and workplace actions.
Campaign Execution & Strategic Organizing
- Support and execute organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, and strike preparation activities.
- Develop and implement strategic organizing plans aligned with regional and statewide goals.
- Track campaign progress and adjust strategies based on outcomes and field feedback.
Planning, Reporting & Accountability
- Create and execute daily, weekly, and monthly work plans aligned with assigned goals.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach, recruitment, and campaign activity.
- Demonstrate accountability to performance goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Industry & Organizational Knowledge
- Develop a working knowledge of the long-term care industry, including funding structures, employers, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NLRB, PERB).
- Uphold and model SEIU Local 2015’s core values: Leadership, Compassion, Empowerment, Accountability, Transparency, and Excellence.