About this role
About the Role
UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 seeks an Organizer based in Palm Springs, CA, who will recruit, train, and mobilize home care and family child care provider members to build worker power. The role requires independent engagement with workers, facilitating meetings and trainings, and supporting the growth of organizing committees and action teams. At higher levels, organizers will develop campaign materials, coordinate strategic initiatives, mentor member leaders, and help plan and evaluate organizing efforts.
What You'll Do
- Independently organize assigned turf, including membership recruitment, leader development, and formation of organizing committees and action teams.
- Recruit union membership through weekly Orientations, House Visits, AIMs (Area Information Meetings), Membership Meetings, New Member Recruitment Appointments, special events, and trainings; develop the organizing skills of member organizers.
- Identify, recruit, train, and develop member leaders; build coalitions with community partners and represent the union at events.
- Develop communication systems and ensure accurate data management and administrative compliance.
- At higher levels, develop campaign materials, coordinate strategic initiatives, mentor member leaders, and contribute to planning and evaluation of organizing efforts.
What We're Looking For
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (required) and comfortable working in diverse communities.
- Experience in labor organizing or activism; ability to recruit, train, and mobilize members.
- Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and facilitation skills; ability to build coalitions and work with community partners.
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns, track data, and maintain administrative compliance.
- On-site presence in Palm Springs, CA and willingness to travel as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary ranges: Organizer I $68,640.00–$82,212.00; Organizer II $69,888.00–$86,322.60; Organizer III $73,382.40–$90,638.73 (annual, USD).
- Exempt (salary) role; schedule Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; reports to Regional Manager; location Palm Springs, CA.
- Benefits information not specified in posting.