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Project Staff - Higher Education

$59.95k

United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America (UE)

United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America (UE)


Project Staff
Higher Education

Based in Chicago, IL

UE seeks applicants for a Project Staff position involving supporting an ongoing organizing campaign, developing workplace leadership, and participating in organizing new units in Higher Education and a variety of other industries. Under direction of an experienced lead organizer or staff coordinator, the successful applicant will find work on organizing campaigns, as well as work towards securing first contracts in newly organized workplaces. 

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct worker outreach to generate organizing campaigns in identified workplaces
  • Lead one-on-one and group meetings with workers
  • Identify and develop workplace leaders
  • Motivate workers to take action
  • Build union organizing committees capable of winning union recognition
  • Maintain accurate information on worksite site and campaign activities
  • With direction develop campaign literature
  • Work on mobilization campaigns to win first union contracts

Requirements:

  • Previous worker organizing experience
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required
  • Willingness to travel for extended periods
  • Ability to work independently
  • Willingness to work long hours, including nights and weekends
  • A working vehicle and a valid drivers license
  • Basic computer and writing skills
  • A strong commitment to social justice.

Salary for this position begins at $59,954.26. 

Persons of color are urged to apply. Women are urged to apply.

To Apply:
Interested? Please email your résumé and cover letter to View email address on us.fitly.work .

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Vacancy posted 25 days ago
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