Full-Time Organizer – Northeast Project : Louisiana
Full-Time Organizer
Northeast Project
Based in Monroe, Louisiana
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time position for a project Organizer to work on organizing campaigns located in Monroe, Louisiana. Organizers are responsible for a variety of aspects of a campaign including building relationships with workers, developing issues-based organizing plans for assigned areas, and for recruiting and sustaining motivation of organizing committee members and activists. The Northeast Project is a joint venture with the American Federation of Teachers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Willing to work long and irregular hours
- In possession of an insured vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Have strong communication skills
- Be motivated, responsible, organized, professional and detail oriented
- Able to work with individuals different from one’s self and be an effective, collaborative team member
- Able to accept constructive feedback and direction from campaign supervisor
- Dedicated to social and economic justice, and public education
- Experienced in community, student, labor, or environmental activism is a plus for organizer position.
- Union organizing experience is preferred
Applicants must be flexible with regards to geography and/or be willing to relocate. Duties may require extensive travel around the state and possible travel outside the state.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize and mobilize workers
- Attend daily and weekly meetings with supervisors, colleagues, and leaders to discuss progress and plan activities.
- One-on-one visits, site visits, meetings, and other interaction with members and potential members
- Write work plans, reports, and member communications as needed
- Enter assessments and other data collected in a database on a weekly basis
- Occasionally, be assigned to other parts of the state or country as required
- Take directions from supervisor on daily and weekly activities to grow AFT membership and accomplish goals.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Competitive salary and benefits.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your cover letter and résumé by clicking on the link provided below –
https://organizers.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2gb5ri7tvep/aaak
Equal Employment opportunity and all are encouraged to apply.
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