External Organizer

AFSCME Local 3299

External Organizer

Based in the Bay Area, LA or San Diego, CA
(multiple positions available)

Job Title: External Organizer
Locations: Based in Bay Area, LA or San Diego based (multiple positions available)
Job Classification: Full-time, Permanent, Exempt
Salary: $82,053.58 – $125,926.19 (Annual Salary)

AFSCME Local 3299 is a dynamic, progressive, militant, member-driven labor union that represents 37,000 service and patient care workers on all of the University of California campuses and Medical Centers. AFSCME 3299’s members are a diverse group of workers reflecting all of California and are mostly people of color and women. Since 1948, we’ve prided ourselves on effectively representing UC workers while relentlessly fighting to provide social justice and economic opportunity to both our members and to the greater public we serve. We are a statewide local and use an organizing-focused model for both internal and external organizing work.

To learn more about AFSCME 3299, please visit our webpage:

Purpose
AFSCME Local 3299 is seeking an External Organizer to grow and build Local 3299’s Union’s power through organizing non-union workers. External Organizers are responsible for building relationships, targeting issues, identifying workplace leaders and building worker committees.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.)

• Conduct worksite and house visits
• Assess, build relationships, motivate and incite workers through individual 1:1’s and group meetings
• Identify, recruit, and develop organizing committees and worksite leaders in their jobs and communities
• Develop and implement effective organizing plans
• Plan, mobilize, turnout and lead actions, events and marches
• Assist in developing campaign messages and other materials for organizing campaigns
• Train and work closely with worker leaders and union interns
• Build and maintain a database with accurate and detailed information on worksites, individual workers and assignments
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly plans and calendars
• Inform Lead Organizer and other supervisors of activities, developments and progress of organizing activity, including worker meetings
• Promptly return phone calls
• Perform related work as required

Required Qualifications and Skills include:

• Commitment to social and economic justice and improving the lives of working people
• At least 6 months of external organizing experience
• Knowledge of union organizing practice and principles
• Ability to work in fast-paced and independent environments
• Ability to receive direction from and interact with their lead
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, such as Word, Excel, and E-Mail Programs

Additional Requirements:

• Extended day and occasional night travel.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license, auto insurance with business coverage, and an automobile for business use.
• Bilingual preferred
• Work to support other key local union priorities, as needed
• Physical Requirements (as required by ADA)
• Work is performed in a variety of employment settings. Driving, travel, temporary assignments, irregular and extended work hours are required. Valid driver’s license and car required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and strongly encourage all those qualified and interested to apply.

Salary is dependent on experience with a comprehensive benefits package including: fully paid Kaiser medical, dental, vision insurance for self and family, business allowance, car insurance reimbursement, and educational reimbursement.

Interested applicants should send your application to:
View email address on unionjobs.com No phone calls will be accepted.

Please include the following:

• Subject line: AFSCME 3299 External Organizer
• A résumé with the months and years of employment for each position.
• A cover letter addressing your qualifications and ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• 3 References

Position open until filled

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