SEIU Local 721

Chief Negotiator

Based in Los Angeles, CA

 

WHO WE ARE:
SEIU 721 is a dynamic and fast-growing labor organization recognized as one of the largest and strongest unions of publicly funded employees in the nation. We represent over 100,000 workers and have over 200 staff employees covering 6 counties in Southern California; including Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties and numerous cities in these regions. Our members provide critical services within the public and private sectors in diverse fields including health care, social services, libraries, courts, parks and recreation, public works, higher education, mental health, and many others. They work tirelessly to care for the sick, protect the environment, support families in need, and protect our communities' most vulnerable individuals. We represent frontline workers who impact millions of lives daily and make sure their work is respected and valued.

SEIU 721 organizes workers in the public and private sectors and empowers them to not only affect change in their workplace, but at the political level as well. Through grassroots organizing, identifying, and developing leaders within our Union, we make sure that our members’ voices are heard, and that the government is held accountable to ensuring efficiency, advocating for those in need, and improving access to services.

SEIU 721 represents public and private service workers across Southern California who are committed to their communities’ health and well-being. Our goal is to uplift those workers who have been historically marginalized and give them a seat at the table so they may provide for their families for generations to come. We continue to grow our outreach so that we can provide excellent representation and strengthen the power of workers in a changing labor economy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Chief Negotiator reports directly to the Director of Collective Bargaining and/or their designee. This position will be responsible for working with elected bargaining teams and serving as Chief Negotiator in contract negotiation and campaigns including other critical union campaign projects as assigned. This is not a 9 to 5 job - long and varied hours, with early morning, evening and weekend work, as necessary. This is an FLSA exempt position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Leading the negotiating table and supporting the field in contract campaigns
• Training and supporting field staff in contract campaigns
• Leading and supporting other campaigns needed by local leadership
• Develop and train bargaining teams
• Support in developing Contract Action Teams
• Multi-task and perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to building long-term power for working people.
• Strong background in labor and organizing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write contract proposals/language, write reports, conduct research, make presentations, facilitate meetings with bargaining teams and members, and conduct trainings.
• Private Sector experience preferred.
• Experience in bargaining contracts and union campaigns are preferred.
• Knowledge of bargaining first (1st) contracts is preferred
• Ability to take initiative, to work with a team, and to handle a fast-paced environment, multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain good working relations with diverse membership and staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work long and irregular hours and participate in all union wide activities.
• Willingness to travel and work in different locations for determined periods of time.
• You must possess a valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and an automobile for business use
• Commitment to social justice and building power for workers

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Annual salary range is between $115,752.00 and $122,739.00.
• Fully paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a generous life insurance.

TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter, detailed résumé, two-page writing sample and the name, job title, address, and phone number of three professional references to:

Human Resources Department
SEIU Local 721
1545 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Fax: (213) 402-3590

E-mail: careers@seiu721.org

SEIU Local 721 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. SEIU Local 721 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces zero tolerance policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.

Position will remain open until filled.