Student Intern Organizing Coordinator

California Faculty Association
(affiliated with AAUP and SEIU)

Student Intern Organizing Coordinator

Based in Central California

Affiliated with: American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

CFA is a union of 29,000 faculty members, librarians, counselors and coaches of the California State University (CSU) system. On the 23 CSU campuses, CFA members work hard to teach our students the critical thinking skills, the technical know-how, and the cultural insights they need to be thoughtful, productive, and artistic participants in our society.

CFA is one of the largest higher education labor unions in the U.S. and is a national leader in its advocacy for anti-racism and social justice. As the exclusive collective bargaining representative, CFA negotiates a contract with the CSU administration that promotes academic freedom, upholds faculty rights, delivers financial protection for the faculty, and promotes faculty participation in the governance of the CSU. 

CFA is seeking candidates with a strong knowledge and background in racial and social justice work. Candidates who have relevant experience (formally or informally) and can translate that into the range of job responsibilities listed below are strongly encouraged to apply.

CFA is proud to be a member-run union and believes in employing hard-working and creative staff whose talents complement those of our elected leadership. For more information about the CFA, visit our website at

Location: Central California

CFA seeks a Student Intern Organizing Coordinator . The position requires a wide variety of skills, including recruitment and oversight of student interns on campuses spread over the state, the ability to develop plans, and mentor interns. The ideal student organizing coordinator candidate should be able to relate well with undergraduate student interns, identify with students and student life, and supervise them in a way that develops an intern’s organizing skills. 

Applicant must be a self-motivated, deadline-oriented individual with a willingness and desire to learn new skills, and work with people in academia and in labor unions. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Supervises the work of student interns;
• Develops and implements organizing plans for turnout at chapter and statewide events;
• Guides, trains, and mentors student interns in order to develop their organizing skills;
• Identifies and engages new members and interns;
• Participates in statewide organizing campaigns, events, and activities;
• Identifies, develops and maintains effective working relationships with community allies; 
• Assists with membership recruitment, faculty organizing and political campaigns;
• Plans and develops statewide organizing efforts for interns around strategic issues
• Anti-Racism/Social Justice Transformation, including intentionally working to infuse anti-racist and social justice values into the everyday work of CFA;
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with CFA officers, members, interns and staff. 

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Skill and experience organizing campaigns, students and members;
• A strong commitment to advancing racial and social justice transformation in the union movement, the university and beyond;
• Skill and experience in strategic thinking, organizational development, campaign development and long term planning;
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines and numerical goals;
• Working knowledge of organizing practices;
• Excellent verbal and analytical skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively and strategically with CFA officers, members, interns and staff;
• Ability to travel frequently (weekly basis) and work long and irregular hours, including evenings, overnights, and some weekends.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated skill, experience and acumen in developing others;
• Demonstrated ability to infuse anti-racism and social justice work into the everyday work of CFA;
• Demonstrated experience organizing and/or working in strategic campaigns, including creating and implementing organizing and/or strategic plans;
• Familiarity working with union officers and member-based committees;
• Excellent writing, oral communication and public speaking skills;

Other Requirements:

• The successful applicant must be able to traverse college campuses.
• Frequent travel within the state
• Valid driver’s license, an automobile for business use, and proof of minimum insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs; subject to reasonable accommodation

Salary/Benefits/Location: CFA offers a fully paid benefit package including medical, dental, vision, SEIU defined benefit pension plan, 401(k) with employer match and generous paid leave. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; Salary range is $71,089.20 – $144,874.55 commensurate with experience. 

To Apply:
Send cover letter, résumé and references to View email address on unionjobs.com .

CFA is an Affirmative Action Employer. 
Women, People of Color/Native People, members of the LGBTQIA community, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

CFA complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on unionjobs.com

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