Job Details
CSEA SEIU Local 2001 is accepting resumes for the position of Child Care Organizer. Local 2001 has empowered public employees in Connecticut for over 70 years. We are a strong voice for public service, with over 20,000 members throughout the state, and representing over 3,000 child care providers.
Organizing experience is preferred but highly qualified entry level individuals are encouraged to apply. Salary range $59,686 - $77,705 commensurate with experience. Resume and cover letter should be sent to: ...@csea760.com, email responses are encouraged. CSEA, SEIU Local 2001, 760 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106; Attention: Bernadette Conway, Director of Administration. No telephone calls.
CSEA offers competitive salary, comprehensive medical insurance, a defined benefit pension, travel reimbursement, and paid vacation. CSEA SEIU Local 2001, is an Equal Opportunity employer. This position would be represented by a staff union.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and recruiting member leaders
- Engaging members in union activities
- Developing member leaders
- Educates and trains officers, members, and non-union providers
- Plan and implements statewide and/or regional actions
- Organize and support regional and/or statewide membership meetings
- Assists with gathering information for contract negotiations
- Monitors and ensures contract compliance
- Attends and provides advocacy at Labor / Management meetings
- Supports organizing of non-union family child care providers
- Supports building political power for family child care providers
- Consistently recruits new union members
Performs related work as required
Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish Speaker Required (Spoken and Written)
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and evenings
- Commitment to empowering workers through organizing
- Ability to work independently
- Must possess a vehicle and valid driver s license
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required
- Must possess good written and oral communication skills and have the ability to work in stressful situations.
- Strong digital and technological literacy