Temporary Employee – (TEO)

Job title: Temporary Employee – (TEO)

About the Role As a Temporary Organizer under the Director of Organizing and Member Engagement, you will drive the local union's organizing and field plan with a focus on member engagement and outreach in Merced, CA. This non-exempt, hourly position is limited to up to 29 hours per week and supports campaigns, member development, and outreach to home care and family child care providers.

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, and worker safety.
• Develop various communication systems to effectively reach members and providers.
• Build coalitions with community groups and organizations.
• Maintain work files and comply with administrative reporting.
• Mobilize, turnout and engage membership.
• Organize 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; outreach efforts should aim to invite 15–20 individuals to participate. 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

• Commitment to social justice and workers’ rights; interest in or experience with union organizing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and outreach skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, and develop union leaders; ability to build and maintain coalitions.
• Capacity to manage campaigns, logistics, and administrative reporting.
• Ability to work in Merced, CA, and to engage with diverse communities; flexible schedule to support campaign needs.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in home care or family childcare sectors or IHSS context.
• Experience with fundraising, member meetings, and coalition-building.
• Bilingual/Multilingual (e.g., Spanish/English) is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $23.00 per hour.
• Schedule limited to up to 29 hours per week.