Western States Regional Joint Board
Workers United - SEIU

Starbucks Organizer

Based in the Bay Area / Northern CA

 

The Western States Regional Joint Board of Workers United-SEIU is a growing, progressive union of 10,000 workers at warehouses, industrial laundries, and other jobs in California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.

The Western States Joint Board of Workers United-SEIU seeks an Organizer for one year with the possibility of extension to join the campaign to win justice for workers at Starbucks. We are looking for a hardworking, driven, talented individual who is committed to winning campaigns for working people and is ready to immediately get to work with the Starbucks Organizing Team to win this campaign.

WHO WE ARE: Workers United - SEIU represents approximately 86,000 workers across the US and Canada. Our membership is diverse, and includes garment workers, food service workers, distribution center workers, and industrial laundry workers.

Workers United has a deeply rooted history representing garment workers. We are the former International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union, which was created in 1900 to fight sweatshops and win better working conditions. The ILGWU was one the first U.S. unions to have a primarily female membership.

Today we still hold close the values from over 100 years ago; every industry is organizable, and every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. These are the same values shared by our parent union, the Service Employee International Union, with more than two million members in the United States and Canada and a leader in the fight for social justice.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a regional Coordinator, support workers in new organizing campaigns in Starbucks stores across the region
• Organize members in unionized Starbucks locations to build member strength and participation in union program
• Support with contract bargaining and dispute resolution as needed
• Work along with campaign staff to carry out duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in labor and/or community organizing is preferable
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to relate, establish, and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop varied communications tools as part of organizing campaigns
• Skilled at managing multiple projects, meeting varied deadlines, and being flexible with changing priorities
• Effective demonstrable oral, written and listening skills in English.
• Experienced in receiving and offering feedback openly and constructively
• Effective facilitation and meeting management skills
• Experience organizing independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of computer programs including social media, Word, Excel, and good planning and administrative skills

REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and a car. Please note that this position will require a substantial amount of travel throughout the year. All travel expenses will be covered.

LOCATION: Bay Area, Northern California

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary range for this position is $70,000-$73,000 depending on experience level. We offer a generous benefits package including fully employer-paid health, dental, and optical insurance. This position should be held through the beginning of March 2026, with the possibility of extension.

TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and references to this form: https://bit.ly/SBWUNorCalOrganizer

This position is open until it is filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Workers United - SEIU is an affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. We work to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforce policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.