Lead Organizer : Minnesota

Lead Organizer

Based in South St. Paul, MN

AFSCME is the nation’s largest public service labor union and a leader in the fight for social and economic change. In addition, Minnesota Council 5 is one of the largest public service unions in Minnesota. All across the country, we’re fighting for dignity and respect for the people who do the toughest jobs in America. Join us and make a difference.

Lead Organizer
Trains workers and organizers to plan, lead and conduct organizing activities. Arranges for research of potential organizing targets. Analyzes data to assess possible targets of organizing. Reconnoiters or supervises the reconnaissance of organizing targets, builds a list of workers, explores worker interest, and scouts out the physical plant without divulging the union’s presence. Provides for recruitment of volunteer organizers from within the AFSCME membership and for their training in house calling and other campaign elements. Visits workers in their homes and leads teams of house-callers in the campaign. Develops broad, representative organizing committees of worker-leaders, and trains and deploys them to move the campaign. Writes leaflets and other materials for organizing campaigns. Operates computer database program and provides for the maintenance of organizing database. Evaluates the progress of organizing campaigns and makes decisions accordingly. Demonstrates proficiency in all elements of the AFSCME Organizing Model.

Lead Organizers must have:
High School Diploma and at least 5 years’ experience in union organizing; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: knowledge of union organizing practices and principles and thorough knowledge of labor laws, union elections, NLRB and labor board practices. Thorough knowledge of anti-union employer tactics; ability to conduct research and gather information to evaluate organizing targets, develop organizing lists and implement organizing strategies. Ability to lead, train, and coordinate volunteer organizers and organizing committee members. Possesses excellent leadership and motivational skills and exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills, including excellent “one-on-one” interpersonal communications. Fluent bilingual skills are desirable. Work is performed in a variety of employment settings. Valid automobile driver’s license, travel, and extended work hours are required. The position will be based out of the South St. Paul Office.

Salary and benefits determined by collective bargaining agreement.

Resumes and references submitted to:

Liza Allen
AFSCME Minnesota Council 5
300 Hardman Avenue South
So. St. Paul, MN 55075

Email applications accepted at: liza.allen@afscmemn.org; fax applications accepted at: 651-455-1311

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION is 4:00 PM Thursday, July 6th, 2017

AFSCME MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5
(American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO)
651-450-4990

AFSCME MN Council 5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.

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