Organizer

Central Coast Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Organizer

Based in Ventura, Santa Barbara, or San Luis Obispo County, CA

The Central Coast Labor Council, AFL-CIO seeks an Organizer based in Ventura, Santa Barbara, or San Luis Obispo County. The position requires travel throughout the region. 

DESCRIPTION
The Central Coast Labor Council, AFL-CIO is seeking a dedicated and motivated Organizer to support worker organizing, outreach and education throughout our three-county region. The Organizer will focus primarily on engaging immigrant workers, farmworkers and low-wage workers, connecting workers with workplace protections, organizing opportunities, workforce training and pathways to quality jobs.

The position will support CCLC’s work through the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP), Future of Farm Work initiatives, wage theft prevention and education, and other organizing and mobilization programs.

Under the direction of the Executive Director and in coordination with the Program Director, the Organizer will:

• Conduct direct outreach to immigrant workers, farmworkers and low-wage workers throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
• Recruit, develop and engage workers and identify opportunities for worker leadership, workplace organizing, collective action and connection to unions.
• Organize, promote and facilitate worker rights trainings, workshops, wage theft clinics, resource fairs and other outreach events to educate workers about workplace rights and protections, including wage and hour protections, wage theft, retaliation, workplace health and safety, paid leave, collective workplace rights and available worker resources.
• Identify workplace issues and connect workers with appropriate unions, community organizations, legal resources and worker protection agencies.
• Support regional wage theft outreach and education efforts and identify emerging workplace issues affecting immigrant, farmworker and low-wage workers.
• Support farmworkers interested in workforce training, certifications, apprenticeships and career pathways through Future of Farm Work and related initiatives.
• Connect farmworkers with union apprenticeship programs, training providers and educational and career opportunities, and help workers navigate enrollment and training requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with labor unions, community organizations, apprenticeship and workforce programs, educational institutions, government agencies and other partners.
• Support CCLC organizing, mobilization, legislative and labor movement priorities as needed.
• Maintain worker outreach and program data and assist with required grant deliverables, reporting and evaluation.
• Create and execute digital organizing and communications plans utilizing digital tools and social media platforms to promote and expand the reach of our programs.

The Organizer will implement organizing strategies that empower workers and promote collective action. They must be willing to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate community needs and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience in labor, community, worker or grassroots organizing and outreach.
• Experience working with immigrant, farmworker or low-wage communities is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace rights, worker protections, labor organizing and issues affecting immigrant and farmworker communities.
• Ability to recruit, engage and build relationships with workers and community members.
• Experience organizing trainings, outreach activities, campaigns or community events.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with database and reporting systems.
• Ability to travel throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

This position is full-time and includes paid vacation, competitive benefits including healthcare, car allowance, 401(k) and a starting salary of $72,384.00. 

To Apply:
Send résumé, cover letter and references to: View email address on unionjobs.com by November 16, 2026 .

The Central Coast Labor Council, AFL-CIO is an equal opportunity employer -- our team is stronger with different perspectives and experiences. We value a diverse workplace and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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