Organizing Coordinator

About the role

SEIU Local 2015 is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Organizing Coordinator (External Organizing Manager) to lead frontline organizing operations across assigned campaigns and regions. This role reports directly to the Growth Director and is responsible for managing Lead Organizers, executing campaign strategy, and ensuring accountability to campaign benchmarks and growth outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute multi-site private sector organizing campaigns from assessment through recognition, neutrality, or election.
• Translate campaign strategy into daily, weekly, and monthly field plans for Lead Organizers and organizing teams.
• Drive campaign pacing, escalation plans, and field deployment aligned with growth targets.
• Monitor campaign progress and adjust tactics in real time to meet benchmarks.
• Lead field operations during high-intensity campaign phases, including escalation actions and major events.

Staff Leadership & Performance Management

• Directly supervise Lead Organizers and organizing staff.
• Set clear performance expectations tied to campaign KPIs and deliverables.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and development planning.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action as needed, including discipline and termination recommendations.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of organizing staff.

Member & Leadership Development

• Build systems to identify, recruit, and develop worker leaders within organizing campaigns.
• Ensure organizing teams are effectively moving workers through engagement pipelines (contact → activist → leader).
• Support leadership structures that are sustainable beyond individual campaign cycles.
• Drive accountability for leadership development benchmarks across teams.

Operational Coordination & Data Discipline

• Ensure accurate and timely tracking of organizing activity using VAN, Salesforce, or comparable systems.
• Monitor field metrics and campaign dashboards to assess performance.
• Partner with Research, Political, and Communications teams to align campaign strategy and execution.
• Identify operational gaps and implement corrective strategies quickly.
• Maintain disciplined reporting to the Growth Director on campaign progress and risks.

Performance Metrics & Accountability

• The Organizing Coordinator is accountable for measurable outcomes, including campaign execution, member & leadership development, and staff performance.
• Contribute to overall campaign win rates, escalation strategies, and organizing plans.
• Embed sustainable leadership structures within organizing targets.
• Contribute to 85–90% staff retention benchmarks.
• Achieve team-level organizing goals and activity metrics.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of organizing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading or supporting organizing campaigns, including field execution and staff coordination.
• Experience supervising staff or leading teams in high-pressure environments.
• Strong understanding of organizing fundamentals, campaign pacing, and escalation strategy.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns or worksites simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to racial, economic, and social justice.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in private sector organizing campaigns.
• Experience supporting or participating in NLRB elections.
• Experience managing Lead Organizers or senior field staff.
• Familiarity with VAN, Salesforce, or organizing databases.
• Experience in union or labor-based organizing environments.

Core Competencies

• Strong execution and operational discipline.
• Ability to lead and develop frontline organizing staff.
• Accountability-driven leadership style.
• Data-informed decision-making.
• Adaptability in high-pressure, campaign-driven environments.
• Effective communication and conflict management skills.
• Alignment with SEIU Local 2015’s core values.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

This role operates in a fast-paced, field-based organizing environment requiring long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. Frequent travel and overnight stays are required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEIU Local 2015 is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.