Organizer
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in union organizing. External organizing and related experience will be given consideration, as will steward and rank-and-file experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Will work with the Organizing staff to implement the organizing plan of the Local Union. Identify and recruit worker leaders who want to organize to join the union; direct contact with unorganized workers; development of leadership and structure of organizing campaigns, as well as conduct organizing drives and representation elections. Mobilize union members to support new organizing. This is not a 9 to 5 job, and includes long and varied hours, with early morning, evening and weekend work, as necessary. May require travel and periods of overnights.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Will work with the Organizing staff to implement the organizing plan of the Local Union. Identify and recruit worker leaders who want to organize to join the union; direct contact with unorganized workers; development of leadership and structure of organizing campaigns, as well as conduct organizing drives and representation elections. Mobilize union members to support new organizing. This is not a 9 to 5 job, and includes long and varied hours, with early morning, evening and weekend work, as necessary. May require travel and periods of overnights.
SKILLS, APTITUDE, AND COMMITMENT:
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- High level ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to create a message that resonates with workers.
- Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
- Must be well-organized and self- motivated.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discern priorities.
- Ability to make effective use of resources available to the union.
- Dedication to improving the position of working people and strengthening the role of organized labor in society through work actions, community relations, and legislative and political activity.
- Ability to work effectively with members and staff from diverse groups and identities.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in union organizing. External organizing and related experience will be given consideration, as will steward and rank-and-file experience.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The current salary range is $72,433.15 - $118,968.57 on qualifications and experience. There is a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license; must pass a DMV check and have a good driving record; must have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident bodily injury liability/$50,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use.