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Union Field Organizer

SEIUDISTRICT 1199

Cleveland, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Campaigns, Database Technology, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Employee Relations, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Logistics, Persuasion Skills, Plan Meetings, Research Skills, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Word Processing
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

KEY AREAS OF REPSONSIBILITY:


·         Identify, recruit, and develop worker leaders and community allies
·         Develop, sustain, and leverage respectful, inspiring relationships with worker and community leaders
·         Communicate union vision and plan to win union recognition
·         Lead organizing meetings
·         Conduct basic research and logistics of an organizing campaign
·         Exercise leadership with workers and community members and move them to take action to build the union
·         Maintain regular and accurate reporting of work to Organizing Director
·         All other duties as assigned


COMPETENCIES:
·         Commitment to trade union principles
·         Proficiency in interpersonal communication, listening, and organizing persuasion with workers, members, and community allies
·         Proficiency in campaign organizing practices to overcome opposition and secure majority support among workers
·         Ability to collaborate in team settings with diverse groups of union staff and members
·         Self-organization 
·         Ability to analyze challenges in organizing assignment and prioritize work
·         Emotional intelligence and professional self-management under pressure
·         Ability to make sound independent judgements and take initiative 
·         Knowledge of the union history, organization, divisions and programs
·         Proficiency in relevant state or federal labor practices
·         Proficiency in field database systems
·         Proficiency in professional and campaign writing
·         Proficiency in word processing and email communication
·         Punctuality
·         Professional standards of behavior and appearance


JOB DEMANDS: Salaried position, long and irregular hours, frequent travel and overnight stays, occasional participation in special campaigns that require longer term travel and overnight stays; must have valid driver's license and a vehicle; and must be committed to improving the lives of working people and achieving social justice.  

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