Senior Bargaining Coordinator

Working for the Industry and Bargaining Director, to:

• →Support local unions’ collective bargaining efforts and contract campaigns, including assignments to lead larger contract negotiations and campaigns, such as first contracts, strategic negotiations where a Local Union needs increased capacity, and multi-employer or cross-sectoral efforts.
• →Train and develop leaders in the bargaining practice of collective bargaining.
• →Craft strategies and training programs for local union leaders related to collective bargaining, first contracts, and contract campaigns.
• →Planning and delivery of training programs to meet the needs of local unions.
• →Maintain knowledge of first-contract campaigns and best practices.
• →Help create leadership development initiatives for local union leaders.
• →Perform additional duties as needed in alignment with the Hub’s mission and goals.

• A minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of experience demonstrating progressively increasing mastery in the field of organizing workers and unions
• A minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of negotiations, especially in labor, including but not limited to first contracts and other contract campaigns. 
• Proficiency in proven strategies for union membership growth, including in how to build on the connection between racial justice and membership growth
• Leadership development and innovation tools and practices
• Demonstrated ability to integrate racial justice and anti-racist principles into policy development, staff management, and coalition-building.
• Management of multiple priorities and projects in a timely manner
• Collaboration with staff from multiple positions, and with elected leaders
• Development of diverse, inclusive, high-performing teams
• Supervision of senior level staff
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Exercise leadership and good judgement in sensitive situations
• Knowledge of union systems, structures, and cultures.
• Practical skills and knowledge of leadership development that is rooted in equity and inclusion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally performed in an office setting, and frequently requires work on the ground or in other settings to perform the tasks required to complete assignments. Must be available for frequent travel with overnight stays. Regular travel and work beyond traditional business hours are required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: SEIU offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our values as a labor organization and our commitment to the well-being and long-term security of our staff. Benefits include:

• A comprehensive, employer-sponsored health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A defined benefit pension plan 
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Additional benefits consistent with a mission-driven workplace

SEIU believes that workers deserve dignity, stability, and the ability to plan for their futures, and our benefits are designed to support that belief.