East TN Organizer : Tennessee
United Campus Workers
Communications Workers of America, Local 3865
East TN Organizer
Based in Knoxville, TN
United Campus Workers Background:
In 2000 a core of campus workers, students and community allies launched an organizing drive for living wages and decent working conditions on the UT Knoxville campus. Beginning with few resources outside of the workers’ initiative and student solidarity, UCW has affiliated with the Communications Workers of America (AFL-CIO, CLC) and grown to a current membership of over 1,900 higher education staff and faculty at Tennessee’s public universities and community colleges.
UCW-CWA currently employs a lead organizer, 3 full-time organizers, and 2 part-time positions – a bookkeeper/membership services coordinator and a communications/press person . Our members continue to lead struggles for human rights, dignity, respect and power. We work to advance the interests of Tennessee higher education staff and faculty. UCW also promotes solidarity and economic justice across workplaces and communities. Our staff organizers are responsible for new organizing, leadership development, and movement building with community and student allies.
As a local affiliate of the international Communications Workers of America, we also support CWA organizing campaigns within the union’s other core industries. This position will also assist with these organizing drives where appropriate.
On-the-job training for this position is provided, with potential travel to campaigns at various points of development across the state and region.
Responsibilities:
- Establish organizing committees and work with existing members to build membership, support leadership development, and expand capacity
- Conduct worksite and home visits and recruit new members
- Implement organizing program and help develop campaign plans
- Support research and development of potential organizing projects
Job Requirements:
- Strong commitment to social justice and the labor movement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work on a team, as well as take individual initiative with minimal supervision
- Ability to work an irregular schedule, including nights and weekends
- Driver’s license, reliable access to car, and the ability to rent a car for out of area travel
- Previous union or community organizing experience
- Knowledge of basic office and computer technology (MS Office, email, database programs, etc.)
- Previous work history of supporting leadership development, legislative/lobbying and/or policy advocacy experience, and advanced knowledge of technology applications, website, basic design, etc. preferred.
Salary and Benefits:
UCW-CWA offers a starting salary of $47,500, earned leave time, all planned and unplanned administrative closings recognized by the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and rental car and meals allowance paid for when traveling. UCW is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Any interested person should send a cover letter and résumé BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 to: fairness@ucw-cwa.org.
Call with questions: 877-292-3865
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