Location
Tennessee | United States
Job description
The Norfolk Federation of Teachers (NFT), a local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFL-CIO is an exciting labor organization providing strong and professional representation and community interaction for school employees in the Norfolk school district focused on giving K-12 children every opportunity to be successful.
The Norfolk Federation of Teachers (NFT) is currently seeking an Organizer.
Job Description:
An NFT organizer will be responsible for a variety of aspects of a campaign including building relationships with the workforce, recruiting, one-on-one member and non-member meetings, and sustaining motivation of organizing committee members and activists. The organizer will assist in executing organizing plans and reaching benchmarks with a focus on membership building, steward and building representative growth & engagement.
NFT Organizer Duties and Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided for the position: Involves analytical and problem-solving skills Written/oral communication skills Use of a computer keyboard Sitting/standing for long periods and ability to travel by various means, e.g., train, plane, automobile. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain employees with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things. We value diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity)
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience. Paid leave including vacation, personal and sick time. Potential for salary and benefit growth with successful member recruitment.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter describing why you want to work for an education union, and specifically NFT, a résumé, and 3 references including contact information and relationship to: [email protected], with subject line: NFT Organizer App.
NFT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The organization strives to eradicate all forms of oppression and achieve equity for all. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential organizational goals which are incorporated into the hiring process. All applicants will be assessed with consideration of their understanding of institutionalized oppression and strategies for addressing it.
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