SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR)
 

Florida Project Staff

Based in Florida

 

About Us
The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) is the largest house staff union in the United States. We are a local of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing nearly 33,000 resident physicians who are dedicated to improving residency training and education, advancing patient care, and expanding healthcare access for our communities. CIR’s mission is to empower our nation’s interns, residents and fellows to fight for excellence for our patients.

Job Summary
The Committee of Interns and Residents is looking to fill a Project Staff position in the Florida Region to provide critical support at its Jackson Memorial Hospital chapter in Miami. The Project Staff person must reside in Florida with the ability to travel to Miami as needed. The Project Staff position is a temporary, one-year position. For this position, we need a highly driven and committed individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills who can effectively solve problems. The Project Staff person will report to the Florida Regional Director.

What You’ll Do

• Member list consolidation and reconciliation to ensure that our lists are accurate and consistent with our dues deduction database.
• Outreach to members regarding dues collection issues.
• Provide support to the worksite organizing team for delegate elections.
• Logistical support for new hire orientations, including department orientations, town halls and socials.
• Assist in producing and sending out member communications.
• Coordination of member committee events.
• Support to the contract bargaining team including assistance with turnout, meeting notes, staff logistics, member outreach and ratification.
• Aid in the management of the Housestaff Involvement Fund.
• Other responsibilities, as needed.

What Makes a Great Candidate

• Previous union or other organizing (political/community) experience, particularly in health care, is preferred.
• Commitment to social justice and the organizing model of unionism preferred.
• Willingness and ability to be in the field for work assignments.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing the technological tools needed to be successful in this position (Google Suite, WhatsApp, Slack, Purple Text, VAN, etc).
• Knowledge of computer programs (including word processing, spreadsheets, and database software).
• Knowledge of the process of medical training for doctors in the US healthcare system is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, as needed.

CIR Offers
Competitive salary ($59,579 - $109,549) commensurate with experience and in compliance with the staff collective bargaining agreement.

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage with no employee contributions; generous paid leave time including four weeks’ vacation within the first calendar year of employment, paid holidays, personal days, and sick days; short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); defined benefit pension plan; and mileage reimbursement.

To Apply:
In addition to a résumé, please include a cover letter that explains your reason for wanting to work for CIR, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position, and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan. Please be sure to include all of your paid professional experience on your résumé. Please send your résumé and cover letter to: jobs@cirseiu.org with the Subject Line: Florida Project Staff.

CIR is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. CIR provides reasonable accommodations, in accordance with applicable law, for qualified individuals with disabilities, for individuals’ religious beliefs and practices, and on any other basis required by law. If, to apply for this job or to participate in a job interview, you require a reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

Please visit our website for more information: www.cirseiu.org.