About this role
About the Role AFSCME Local 3299 is seeking an External Organizer to grow and build Local 3299’s Union’s power through organizing non-union workers. External Organizers are responsible for building relationships, targeting issues, identifying workplace leaders and building worker committees. What You'll Do
- Conduct worksite and house visits
- Assess, build relationships, motivate and incite workers through one-on-one and group meetings
- Identify, recruit, and develop organizing committees and worksite leaders in their jobs and communities
- Develop and implement effective organizing plans
- Plan, mobilize, turnout and lead actions, events and marches
- Assist in developing campaign messages and other materials for organizing campaigns
- Train and work closely with worker leaders and union interns
- Build and maintain a database with accurate and detailed information on worksites, individual workers and assignments
- Prepare and manage weekly and monthly plans and calendars
- Inform Lead Organizer and other supervisors of activities, developments and progress of organizing activity, including worker meetings
- Promptly return phone calls
- Perform related work as required What We're Looking For
- Commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people
- At least 6 months of external organizing experience
- Knowledge of union organizing practice and principles
- Ability to work in fast-paced and independent environments
- Ability to receive direction from and interact with their lead
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills, such as Word, Excel, and E-Mail Programs Nice to Have
- Bilingual preferred Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $82,053.58 – $125,926.19 per year
- Benefits: fully paid Kaiser medical, dental, vision insurance for self and family; business allowance; car insurance reimbursement; educational reimbursement.