About this role
Job title: Temporary Employee – (TEO)
About the Role As a Temporary Organizer for United Domestic Workers of America AFSCME Local 3930, you will drive the organizing and field plan of the Local Union under the direction of the Director of Organizing and Member Engagement and the Member Outreach Manager/Regional Manager. This is a part-time, temporary role based in Riverside, CA, with schedule not to exceed 29 hours per week.
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
- Experience in organizing and member engagement, with ability to recruit and develop union leaders.
- Ability to assist in developing and executing campaigns on issues such as budget, contract negotiations, worker safety, and related matters.
- Strong communication skills to reach members and providers; ability to develop and implement effective communication systems.
- Experience building coalitions with community groups and organizations.
- Skill in maintaining work files and providing administrative reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to mobilize, turnout and engage membership, including organizing meetings and fundraising activities.
- Commitment to the values and work of the union, and interest in serving home care and family childcare providers.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $23.00 per hour.
- Schedule: up to 29 hours per week; part-time temporary position.
- Based in Riverside, CA; non-exempt position.