Temporary Employee – (TEO)

Job title: Temporary Employee – (TEO)

About the Role Under the direction of the Director of Organizing and Member Engagement, as well as the Member Outreach Manager and Regional Manager, the Temporary Organizer drives the organizing and field plan of the Local Union. This role is based in Imperial, CA and the schedule is not to exceed 29 hours per week with an hourly rate of $23.00.

What You'll Do

• Develop organizing skills of member organizers.
• Identify, recruit, train, and develop union leaders.
• Assist the Department in developing and executing plans for campaigns, including but not limited to, budget issues, contract negotiations, worker safety, etc.
• Develop various communication systems to effectively reach members and providers.
• Work to build coalitions with community groups and organizations.
• Maintain work files and comply with administrative reporting.
• Mobilize, turnout and engage membership.
• Union membership meetings, recruitment and PEOPLE fundraising.
• Mobilize workers around worksite issues, politics, public policy, and other issues affecting the lives of workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Assignment Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Outreach: Organize and conduct informational sessions during the recruitment phase. Actively engage members of the private care sector during these sessions to raise awareness and interest in cooperative. Recruit the first cohort of 12 participants. To ensure full enrollment, outreach efforts should aim to invite 15–20 individuals to participate in the recruitment process.
• Follow-Up Support: Provide 1:1 follow-up support to individuals who attend the info sessions, with a focus on assisting them.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to develop organizing skills of member organizers and to train/mentor union leaders.
• Experience assisting in the development and execution of campaigns (budget issues, contract negotiations, worker safety).
• Strong communication skills and ability to build coalitions with community groups and organizations.
• Experience mobilizing and engaging workers, including at worksites, and addressing issues related to politics and public policy.
• Ability to maintain organized work files and administrative reporting.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $23.00 per hour (Non-Exempt). Schedule not to exceed 29 hours per week.