22 Sep
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Canadian Association of Labour Media
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Saskatoon
22 Sep
Canadian Association of Labour Media
Saskatoon
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.
- Solid 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