MCOI

Building Power to Realize our Dreams

Mobilization Canvass Organizing Internship (MCOI) Job Description

SEIU Healthcare 775NW, Washington and Montana’s long-term care union, is recruiting for our two-month, paid member leader intern program.

Apply today!

DESCRIPTION

SEIU Healthcare 775NW represents 43,000 home care and nursing home workers in Washington state and Montana and is the region’s fastest growing union.  Interns participate in an eight-week campaign, in selected areas of Washington State, to help us engage even more caregivers in our campaigns to ensure quality long-term care programs, to bring caregivers out of poverty and to hold politicians accountable.

The next internship will be held May 22 – July 16.  We are accepting applications from everywhere in Washington State. Initial training will be held in SEIU Healthcare 775NW’s Seattle office, 215 Columbia St.; interns will then return home, and work in their own county.  The deadline for applications is May 13.

GOALS

Mobilize members to become involved in union activities.

• Encourage caregivers to advocate for health care for all.
• Expand membership in our Political Accountability Fund so that a majority of union members are working to hold politicians accountable.
• Increase membership participation in our union.
• Register new voters.
• Develop leadership skills.

These are paid internships are for a specific period of time; they are not permanent jobs with SEIU Healthcare 775NW. Interns will be supervised and developed by Javier Cruz, team manager of the internship program.

Interns commit to continuing their leadership skill development and building our union in their community once they return to their caregiver job.

DUTIES

• You’ll attend our Boot Camp Training at the beginning of your MCOI internship.
• You’ll help build political power for caregivers and clients by increasing membership in our union’s Political Accountability Fund.
• You’ll participate in regular trainings/briefings.
• You’ll invite caregivers, who have not done so, to unite with us by signing a membership card and getting involved!
• You’ll help mobilize members to support our union’s agenda through house visits and phone banks.
• You’ll identify potential activists and leaders from the caregivers you meet during house visits.

REQUIREMENTS

• You must be currently working as a caregiver.
• Valid driver’s license/current insurance/use of a reliable, working vehicle.
• Personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU and to the specific programs of SEIU Healthcare 775NW.
• Ability to follow directions from the campaign lead.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory.
• Flexible hours and weekend work.
• Fluency in a second language is also highly desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Click here to fill out the online application.

As a leadership development opportunity, SEIU Healthcare 775NW members are not applying for permanent employment. Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply for internships.

COMPENSATION

You’ll be compensated with the salary equivalent of wages lost or the salary equivalent of a 40-hour week, whichever is more.  You’ll also receive: a $100 gas card and reimbursement for 80 percent of your gas receipts, after you use up the gas card; a prorated car allowance of $400/month; reimbursement of up to $25/week of cell phone use or we will provide a cell phone; and health, dental and vision health care benefits will be provided if you will not have health insurance during your internship.

Frequently Asked Questions about MCOI

Do I need a car?

Yes. You cannot participate in the program if you do not have a reliable, working car, a valid drivers license and current auto insurance.

Will I get paid?

Yes.  You will be paid your regular wage for your eight-week internship.

Will meals be provided?

Generally not, though we will have lunch and coffee during the MCOI Boot Camp Training, and other all day in-office trainings. You will eat lunch and take breaks during the day.

What about my client and homecare duties?

It is your responsibility to find coverage and respite care for your client during the times you will be a MCOI intern.  We encourage you to consider having your client contract with home care agencies whose workers are in our union.  We can provide a list for you.

What do I do as a MCOI intern?

You’ll participate in regular trainings and one-on-one work with your team lead and experienced interns.  With this training, you’ll learn to effectively engage these caregivers in conversations so they understand the connection between what they dream about seeing changed in their lives and how they can win those changes through involvement in our union.

For house visits, you’ll be provided with a list and material that will allow you to locate their homes easily.  You will share your story and listen to members’ stories, encourage them to get involved and to join our Political Accountability Fund.  You’ll also do this at agency check pickups and shift changes.

Apply today!