Digital Organizer - External

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the largest and fastest growing Union in North America with over 2.1 million members. Our 13,000 members work in healthcare, education, community-based organizations, day care, retirement facilities, municipalities and light-industrial plants across the province.

Department: Organizing (Location: Saskatoon).

FTE: Full Time.

Status: Temporary

Salary information: 80,835.40-93,415.49 (Field Staff 1).

This position reports to the Organizing Director (or designate).

Qualifications

- A Bachelor degree in Communications, Marketing, Labour Studies, Political Science or History (or related field); and two years’ experience working in communications in social justice movements, ethnocultural associations, Indigenous organizations, or within the broader labour movement; or a sufficient combination of education and experience to complete the duties of the position in an exemplary manner

Experience

- Experience building, maintaining and upkeeping data systems that include member lists, facility maps and documents related to organizing campaigns
- Experience running a social media page using platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook for an organization, club, etc.
- Experience using organizing digital tools such as ActionBuilder, ActionNetwork, CallHub, NationBuilder, etc.
- Experience working with design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Adobe Express) and Cap Cut
- Experience in the labour movement and demonstrated commitment to social justice are assets
- Demonstrated familiarity with labour union politics and history; knowledge of provincial labour legislation is an asset




- Capacity to work as part of a team under pressure with other department staff on organizing campaigns
- Demonstrated capacity as a leader
- Must possess a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle
- Eligibility to hold a valid passport and travel internationally

Skills

- Build online social movements and move people from online to offline engagement
- Conduct digital, telephone, text-based, and door-knocking campaigns for the membership
- Involve, cross-train, and motivate members, Internal Organizers and staff
- Work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Maintain working relationships with, and provide support to, members, Internal Organizers and other staff
- Work with and educate member leaders in identifying workplace issues with a problem-solving focus
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Work with union organizing databases/programs like ActionBuilder, ActionNetwork, CallHub, NationBuilder, etc.
- Robust personal planning and time-management skills

Additional Criteria

- Punctual and reliable
- Able to work long, irregular hours, including weekends and holidays
- Able to regularly travel throughout SEIU-West’s geographical jurisdiction based on campaign needs
- Motivated self-starter able to work effectively with a minimum of supervision and as part of a team, as required
- Able to exercise discretion and independent judgement
- Able to multitask and organize time efficiently
- Able to handle difficult situations with tact, composure and dignity
- Deep understanding of how to build online social movements
- Willing to engage in training, including from the International Union in the United States, on a regular basis

📌 Digital Organizer – External (Saskatoon)
🏢 Canadian Association of Labour Media
📍 Saskatoon