Union Field Organizer

SEIUDISTRICT 1199

Union Field Organizer

Columbus, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    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.