25 Sep
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Canadian Association of Labour Media
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Saskatoon
25 Sep
Canadian Association of Labour Media
Saskatoon
Digital Organizer - ExternalThe 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: TemporarySalary information: 80,835.40-93,415.49 (Field Staff 1).This position reports to the Organizing Director (or designate).QualificationsA 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 mannerExperienceExperience building, maintaining and upkeeping data systems that include member lists, facility maps and documents related to organizing campaignsExperience 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 CutExperience in the labour movement and demonstrated commitment to social justice are assetsDemonstrated familiarity with labour union politics and history; knowledge of provinciallabour legislation is an assetCapacity to work as part of a team under pressure with other department staff on organizing campaignsDemonstrated capacity as a leaderMust possess a valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicleEligibility to hold a valid passport and travel internationallySkillsBuild online social movements and move people from online to offline engagementConduct digital, telephone, text-based, and door-knocking campaigns for the membershipInvolve, cross-train, and motivate members, Internal Organizers and staffWork with people from diverse backgrounds and culturesMaintain working relationships with, and provide support to, members, Internal Organizers and other staffWork with and educate member leaders in identifying workplace issues with a problem-solving focusCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writingWork with union organizing databases/programs like ActionBuilder, ActionNetwork, CallHub, NationBuilder, etc.Robust personal planning and time-management skillsAdditional CriteriaPunctual and reliableAble to work long, irregular hours, including weekends and holidaysAble to regularly travel throughout SEIU-West's geographical jurisdiction based on campaign needsMotivated self-starter able to work effectively with a minimum of supervision and as part of a team, as requiredAble to exercise discretion and independent judgementAble to multitask and organize time efficientlyAble to handle difficult situations with tact, composure and dignityDeep understanding of how to build online social movementsWilling 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