Location
Virginia | United States
Job description
American Federation of Teachers
Union Organizer
Based in Washington, DC
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time organizing position with a local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Organizers will support ongoing organizing work developing new campaigns by building relationships with workers, developing issues-based organizing plans, recruiting and sustaining motivation of organizing committee members and activists, having 1:1 conversations with members and potential members, and working with the organizing committee to plan and implement outreach and mobilizations. Prior labor union organizing experience preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Willing to work irregular hours, evenings/weekends as needed
- Dedicated to social and economic justice and equitable access to high quality public education
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
- Have strong communications skills
- Must be competent in basic computer/web functions, Google suite, Microsoft, Zoom, and social media platforms
- Be motivated, responsible, organized, professional and detail-oriented
- Be able to work independently while also being able to incorporate constructive feedback and direction from the campaign director and local/state union leaders
- At least 1 year of previous professional labor and/or relevant community organizing preferred
- Experience in community, student, or labor activism is a plus
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize and mobilize workers around building strong unions, improving learning and working conditions, and winning strong collective bargaining agreements
- Attend regular meetings with supervisors and team to discuss progress and plan activities
- One-on-one visits, site visits, meetings, and other interaction with members and potential members
- Develop leaders and build representative organizing committees of workers
- Enter assessments and other data to maintain an updated database
- Occasionally, be willing to work or attend meetings/trainings in other parts of the state or country as required
- Take direction on activities to grow membership and accomplish goals
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits are comprehensive and competitive, including health, paid leave includes vacation, personal, and sick days; travel and expense reimbursements.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit cover letter, résumé and 3 references to Jessica Gilliam ([email protected]) with the subject line “DC Organizer”.
Equal Employment Opportunity and all are encouraged to apply.
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