Bilingual (Spanish and English) Worksite Organizer

Job title: Bilingual (Spanish and English) Worksite Organizer

About the Role The Bilingual Worksite Organizer will work with worker leaders and assigned staff in a variety of industries to build worker power, support contract improvements, and win ambitious first contracts. The role emphasizes democratic practice based in deep member education and the development of militant shop leadership.

What You'll Do

• Work independently and with co-assigned staff to create and implement plans and campaigns in represented shops.
• Work with shop leaders and co-assigned staff to create escalating action plans to achieve collective goals.
• Develop identified leaders into active positions within the Union.
• Partner with Workers United members through education, coaching and support.
• Travel within the Tri-State area (some out-of-area travel may be required) with travel and related expenses reimbursed.

What We're Looking For

• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• 2 years of union or related organizing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to move workers to take action.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and credibility with diverse demographic groups.
• Ability and willingness to ask for help when needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Computer skills, including Google Suite, email, database and project management software or platforms.
• A car, valid driver’s license and insurance are required.
• Regular travel within the Tri-State area; some out-of-area travel may be required. Travel and other relevant expenses are reimbursed.

Compensation & Benefits Starting salary is commensurate with experience and skill. Travel and other relevant expenses are reimbursed. You are trained on data up to October 2023.