Union Field Organizer

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.