1199 SEIU is the largest local in the United States, and the largest healthcare workers union on the eastern seaboard, representing over 275,000 healthcare workers employed in hospitals, nursing homes, home care, clinics and social service agencies in New York, Massachusetts, Maryland and the District of Columbia. GNYHA is a trade association representing more than 250 not-for-profit hospitals and continuing care facilities, both voluntary and public, in the metropolitan area and throughout the State, as well as in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

The primary goal of the Lead Organizer is to forge meaningful long-term relationships with grassroots community leaders in his/her region.  A Lead Organizer is also responsible for training, assisting and managing community organizers.  The position reports directly to the deputy director.  Candidates should be goal-oriented and result driven, with demonstrable creative and innovative approaches to community organizing.  Successful candidates will oversee development and implementation of multiple neighborhood plans to establish progressive community-based coalitions organized to protect and defend the right of working families in New York State , with a focus on access to affordable, quality healthcare. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support for and supervise team members

• Work closely with Statewide Campaign Director, maintaining regular communications.

• Develop, evaluate and implement comprehensive organizing campaign strategy and goals.

• Represent Campaign at forums, meetings and conferences.

• Research and analyze regional and district demographics, civic participation, voter turnout, local organizations, and media outlets. Project and evaluate measurable goals for activities.

• Oversee development of issue- and community-specific educational literature and assist in developing regional distribution outlets.

• Prepare written reports and compile statistical data, as required.

SKILLS:

• Commitment to social change

• Ability to work well with all religious, cultural, ethnic and social groups

• Ability to develop meaningful and productive personal relationships

• Self-discipline and ability to structure own time

• Previous social justice, political or progressive campaign experience with successful execution in coalition building is a plus.

• Computer competency (Word, databases) required

• These positions require long hours, including early mornings, late evenings meetings, and weekends. 

• Foreign language skills helpful, but not required. 

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills

Email Joshua.gold@1199.org with statement of interest and qualifications. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. All positions are fulltime.