Union Organizer

Job title: Union Organizer

About the Role The University Professional & Technical Employees CWA Local 9119 (UPTE) is seeking a Union Organizer based in Los Angeles, CA to support organizing, member development, and campaign work for UPTE's statewide union representing 20,000 UC professionals. The Organizer trains members, develops worksite leaders, and collaborates with union leadership to advance campaigns and political initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Trains members to plan, lead and conduct organizing, political, legislative, and issue-oriented campaigns.
• Works collaboratively with local and systemwide officers to propose and implement innovative ideas to achieve campaign goals.
• Develops member leaders to run strong chapters capable of addressing the needs of members.
• Accountable for working with union leadership and stewards and recruiting new members to participate in union activities and political campaigns.
• Regular one-on-one contact with members is required.
• Develops and maintains effective worksite leadership structures through the recruitment, training, and support of stewards and other union leaders.
• Helps to develop and deliver formal and informal education programs to train stewards and worksite leaders.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all elements of organizing through leadership development and mentoring, instead of assuming primary responsibility for success.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years prior labor or non-profit organizing experience, particularly in the area of member development.
• Demonstrated success in member-based field organizing and mobilization.
• Ability to conduct one-on-one visits, site visits, in person meetings, phone calls, video meetings, and other interactions with members and potential members.
• Experience working with groups of activists on dedicated outcomes and benchmarks.
• Post-secondary education and/or work experience demonstrating strong strategic and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Moderate computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and email applications.
• Valid California driver's license, travel, temporary assignments and extended work hours are occasionally required.

Nice to Have

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range of $87,220.41 – $132,987.17 commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package including a defined benefit pension plus 6% employer contribution to 401k, all university holidays, health benefits, wellness stipend, and flexible work arrangements.