Union Field Organizer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

KEY AREAS OF REPSONSIBILITY :

Identify, recruit, and develop worker leaders and community allies

Develop, sustain, and leverage respectful, inspiring relationships with worker and community leaders

Communicate union vision and plan to win union recognition

Lead organizing meetings

Conduct basic research and logistics of an organizing campaign

Exercise leadership with workers and community members and move them to take action to build the union

Maintain regular and accurate reporting of work to Organizing Director

All other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES :

Commitment to trade union principles

Proficiency in interpersonal communication, listening, and organizing persuasion with workers, members, and community allies

Proficiency in campaign organizing practices to overcome opposition and secure majority support among workers

Ability to collaborate in team settings with diverse groups of union staff and members

Self-organization

Ability to analyze challenges in organizing assignment and prioritize work

Emotional intelligence and professional self-management under pressure

Ability to make sound independent judgements and take initiative

Knowledge of the union history, organization, divisions and programs

Proficiency in relevant state or federal labor practices

Proficiency in field database systems

Proficiency in professional and campaign writing

Proficiency in word processing and email communication

Punctuality

Professional standards of behavior and appearance

JOB DEMANDS : Salaried position, long and irregular hours, frequent travel, and overnight stays, occasional participation in special campaigns that require longer term travel and overnight stays; must have valid driver's license and a vehicle; and must be committed to improving the lives of working people and achieving social justice.