Temporary Employee – (TEO)

Job title: Temporary Employee – (TEO)

About the Role Under the direction of the Director of Organizing and Member Engagement, the Temporary Organizer drives the organizing and field plan of the Local Union. This on-site, part-time position is based in Bakersfield, CA and supports UDW/AFSCME Local 3930’s member engagement and organizing work locally, statewide and at the national level.

What You'll Do

• Develop organizing skills of member organizers.
• Identify, recruit, train, and develop union leaders.
• Assist the Department in developing and executing 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 operate in a temporary, part-time capacity (not to exceed 29 hours per week) based in Bakersfield, CA.
• Interest or experience in organizing campaigns and member engagement.
• Ability to identify, recruit, train, and develop union leaders.
• Strong communication, outreach, and administrative skills.
• Willingness to mobilize workers around worksite issues, politics, and public policy affecting workers’ lives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $23.00 per hour.
• Schedule: not to exceed 29 hours per week.
• Location: Bakersfield, CA (onsite).