The National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) is searching for a talented, hard-working individual committed to building a powerful and democratic union. The successful candidate for this position will be values-driven, self-motivated and resourceful, with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to help lead the Union’s legislative, electoral, and community relations activities in multiple locations throughout California. The position works out of our Emeryville office.

Duties

• The Political and Community Organizer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Acts as the primary day-to-day contact between the Union and municipal, county, state, and federal elected officials and staff
• Acts as the primary day-to-day contact between the Union and relevant staff leaders of other unions and allied groups to coordinate the Union’s involvement in legislative and electoral coalitions
• Organizes the electoral and grassroots lobbying work of other staff and rank-and-file leaders, providing educational materials, training as necessary, and logistical support
• Monitors political and public policy developments and develops options for action
• Participates in ongoing community coalitions around healthcare, workers’ rights, and other matters of institutional interest to the Union
• Helps develop political strategies in support of the Union’s organizing and bargaining efforts and build ad-hoc coalitions and other community actions to support them
• Works with organizers and rank-and-file leaders to conduct endorsement interviews and make advisory recommendations to the Union’s Executive Board
• Supports organizers and rank-and-file leaders in meeting the political fundraising goals of the Union’s Committee on Political Education (COPE)

Qualifications

Required:

• Effective communication skills – listening, spoken, and written
• Ability to relate successfully to individuals of all races, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, income levels, educational backgrounds, and occupational groups
• Three years or more successful prior experience in grassroots lobbying, electoral field work, community coalition building, or work as a legislative lobbyist or staff person
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under stress and with tight timelines
• Proficiency in computer applications including Gmail, Word, Excel, and use of the Internet
• Willingness to work long hours, including evenings and weekends
• Able to spend long periods of time driving and working on the road
• Must have a car, driver license, adequate insurance, and a cell phone with email capability

Preferred:

• Prior union organizing experience and a basic knowledge of healthcare policy and public finance
• Fluency in Spanish as well as English

Compensation:

• Salary $75,987-121,140 plus $6,600 annual auto allowance
• Employer paid medical and dental benefits for employee and family
• Life insurance for employee
• Holidays, sick leave, vacation
• HRA and FSA plans
• 401(k) with 14% employer contribution

Put your beliefs and skills into action. Apply today and be part of making history!

NUHW is committed to staff diversity. We welcome qualified people of all backgrounds to apply.