SEIU job opening: Train and lead members in non-violent civil disobedience, such as occupying state buildings and banks, and peaceful resistance.

Understand that before Barack Hussein Obama  (2009),  structured revolution by government agencies and their employees was nowhere to be found.  December 7, 1941 (Pearl Harbor)  brought us,  yelling and screaming,  into a world economy,  socially, financially and militarily.  September 11, 2001,  changed the definition of modern day warfare.   January 20th,  2009 (Obama becomes president) ushered in the presence of European style,  structured social revolution intended to change the form of American governance without going through Constitutionally mandated processes.  This Administration is the beginning of the end of Constitutional governance as we have known it for 240 years,  or to put it in Michelle Obama's words,  "Barack knows that we are going to have to make sacrifices; we are going to have to change our conversation; we're going to have to change our traditions, our history; we're going to have to move into a different place as a nation"  (2008)

Leadership Development:
• Leading members and organizers to develop curriculum and lead leadership development trainings
• Train and lead members in non-violent civil disobedience, such as occupying state buildings and banks, and peaceful resistance.
• Implement leadership program with the goal of engaging 10% of members in active leadership and majority participation

Senior/Lead Internal Organizer, Home Care

Location:	Washington
Category:	Organizing
Summary:	SEIU Healthcare 775NW is hiring a Lead internal organizer to lead a team of eight organizers who are focused on leadership development, the “Leaders In Action” field team, working with public and private sector home care workers. This team develops leaders and builds networks to take action in a variety of campaigns. . . . . .   Continue reading here . . . . .  The LiA team does not handle traditional representational duties, such as contract enforcement or bargaining. The Lead Organizer also has turf responsibilities in turf close to the union headquarters, and coordinates with one additional peer Lead Organizer.
Description:	The Lead Home Care Organizer works with another Lead Organizer leading an eight member organizing team who work with home care members within a geographic area, or “turf”.  . . . . .  Continue reading here . . . . . . The Lead Organizer reports to the Leaders in Action Team Manager, within the Member Programs and Participation department. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Management: • Develop and lead a highly skilled team of organizers to develop rank and file worker leaders and mobilize members for strategic field campaigns. • Lead and maintain systems for staff training and accountability, in coordination with the Lead Organizer for the Leaders in Action Nursing Home team and other teams. • Co-ordinate with other leads and team managers to effectively execute coordinated field campaigns. • Participate in strategic planning with the union’s leadership team. Leadership Development: • Leading members and organizers to develop curriculum and lead leadership development trainings • Train and lead members in non-violent civil disobedience, such as occupying state buildings and banks, and peaceful resistance. • Implement leadership program with the goal of engaging 10% of members in active leadership and majority participation Member Mobilization: • Execute field plans mobilizing members around political campaigns, annual Leadership Convention, lobby days, regional meetings. • Execute field plans for special campaigns including contract campaigns, ballot initiatives, COPE contributions, general membership growth and the broader campaign to fight for a fair economy. • Plan and execute strategic direct action field plans including banner drops, bank takeovers, and capitol occupations with membership, other local unions, and coalition partners Additional Responsibilities: • Assignments to electoral, legislative and growth (new organizing) campaigns as required • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:	• Several years of experience working in the labor movement, or a social justice movement. • Experience leading staff on internal and/or external organizing campaigns. • Demonstrated success at team building and coaching staff organizers and/or member leaders. • Experience leading mobilization of union members for campaigns, especially organizing, political (electoral and legislative) and contract campaigns. • Experience leading field campaigns in labor, political, environmental or social justice movements. • Creative approaches to making union participation accessible, fun and rewarding for rank and file workers. • A commitment to building a 21st-Century union movement, to risk-taking, and to the mission, vision, and values of SEIU (see www.seiu775.org and www.seiu.org)
Preferences:	Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in a second language is plus. Experience working with a labor union, progressive non-profit, community organization, advocacy group, political campaign or elected official is a plus. Demonstrated commitment to creating positive worker/employer relationships while fighting to raise standards for all workers in the industry is also a plus.
Compensation:	Salary offer depending on experience, ranging from $55,200- $65,200 as determined by a staff union contract. Benefits include fully employer-paid family (includes domestic partner) health, dental, pharmacy and vision coverage, fully employer-paid pension (SEIU), disability and life insurance, a generous leave package, car allowance, cell phone allowance, an optional 401(K) plan, and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU Healthcare 775NW and the collective bargaining agreement. This is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position.
Submission Instructions:	Please send résumé, cover letter, salary history, and 3 references with contact information to jobs@seiu775.org – reference “LiA Lead Organizer”.